Nigeria…what a country of contrasts! We have experienced both ups and downs through our journeys through this fascinating country. Bar none, Nigeria has the most friendly and photogenic people of Africa to date. The sheer excitement and joy of the locals who spotted our overland truck and poured out into the streets to greet us…Continue reading Nigeria
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Algeria – Adrar, In Salah & Tamanrasset
After exploring the Grand Ergs, we drove south towards Adrar, another mud-red city whose unique color reminded us of Timimoun. We drank tea in the massive town square (complete with carpets laid out beneath the starry night), and listened as hundreds of birds stormed the Hotel Touat, noisily claiming the hotel courtyard garden as their…Continue reading Algeria – Adrar, In Salah & Tamanrasset