As mentioned in my previous post it is the month of Ramadan. Working hours are lower during that period since people have to fast for 17 hours which is hard enough with a sleep so even tougher if you have to put in 10-12 hours at the office. As for me this is a great opportunity…
Besides the obvious engine guards and skid plates, out bikes are equipped with other protective equipment, either to avoid bigger damage in case of a fall, or to protect some vital parts that are fragile on the motorcycle. We know many riders will go for overkill and put every available protection on their adventure bikes,…
This was a great week end for riding and getting more and more experience with the Husky.You gotta love this country: not only you can ride anywhere but you encounter all sorts of obstacles and terrains that makes the ride more varied and enjoyable.Besides, this is the only country I guess where you can go on…
Day three started early after a good night sleep. After breakfast we set off with the contraband team to visit the surrounding villages and the Algerian border to have a better understanding of the contraband in the region. Although you hear about it all the time it is hard to imagine until you actually see it. Oujda…
The day started well: I ordered coffee to the room and set on the terrace of the hotel overlooking the city and the old medina watching as the sun was getting up and pushing the clouds away. After breakfast we set off in convoy in the morning traffic through the city and the suburbs to…
Today we drove to Merzouga, the real Sahara desert. Although not as extended as the dunes in Algeria, Lybia or even Tunisia, the dunes stretch 30 km long and 8 km wide. The road leading to our accommodation was mostly dirt track. We enjoyed the weather, the sights and the sheer feeling of space in…
