Sorry for the gap in posting. Sarah arrived a week ago and we have been traveling. We have seen a lot and will see even more before she goes, but I can safely say we had the coolest experience of the trip yesterday in the Sahara Desert.
After spending several days in my cold site (pictures in another post), Sarah and I headed south to (much) warmer climes. We ended up in the village of Merzouga where we took a camel trek into the desert.
After a couple hours on camelback our backsides were pretty worn out. Luckily we had arrived at our tent camp, literally in the middle of nowhere.
After dark, our guides cooked a great traditional Moroccan meal and broke out a drum and a banjo (!?) and sang some Berber songs. Finally, we tore ourselves away from a stunning night sky and bedded down against the cold desert night. Then early this morning it was back in the saddle and back to civilization.
This first week with Sarah has been great, but the desert trip was by far the highlight. If we had not already traveled together to Chernobyl I would say it was the most surreal experience we have ever had. As it is, we are building up quiet a list of unique experiences.
Great pictures! Wow--how cool. Again, I think I saw that Berber desert scene on "No Reservations" (Anthony Bourdain)---where I get my vicarious travel experience. I can just see ya'll there--lounging in the tent while scooping up food with that bread. Tell Sarah "hi" and have fun adventures!
ReplyDeleteThat desert sky...I've seen it. Devastating.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you both. Good photography. Karen would be proud.
...I've been in the desert on a horse with no name...
ReplyDeleteit's really wonderful and amazing... have a good time. Momo from tiznit, Morocco ;)
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