Crossing the Sahara

Hi everyone! These posts were written awhile ago. We are actually not in the Sahara anymore. Again, I cant say specifically were we are- but I can say were we've been! :

To get from Morocco to Mauritania, one must cross the Western Sahara. And that is exactly what we did.

A little bit about the Western Sahara: Morocco claims it as it's own but the rest of the world does not recognize the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. Which means one less border to cross. Yippee!

I saw lots of UN (United Nations) vehicles stationed in various places. I wonder if it is to keep the peace or if there is something of interest to them here?

Driving along, there has been some beautiful scenery. We are driving next to the ocean during the day and going inland to bush camp at night.



Cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean




After not showering for at least a week (I've lost count), some people decided to bathe in the Ocean.





A big hole in the cliffs by the ocean






Coming from western Washington, with the mountains surrounding where I live, it was strange seeing the land so flat.


Last night, we set up camp right next to a huge sand dune. It was amazing walking all the way to the top, finding the highest point, and then running down the steep slope of soft sand at full speed!




I wish I had pictures from my camera at the top. But this sand has been around for so long that it has gotten very fine and it is very easy for it to ruin my camera.










Breakfast at camp

- Sent from Africa using my iPad