Arrived in Morocco, all went very smoothly, and a ticket for the boat is cheaper than one to Terschelling! Maybe the Doekse service should be run by Moroccans?
Crossing Spain
Tonight is my last night in Europe, during the last 10 days I crossed Spain, successively the Pyrenees, Pamplona, Madrid, Granada and the Sierra Nevada.
In the Pyrenees I drove through the mountains, between cows, rivers and farms. Because there had to be refueled, I decided to go to Pamplona on time. Unsuccessfully I tried to book an AirBNB, thus finally wildcamping again, however this time in a quiet street in the city. The next day I discovered Pamplona, a nice little town with beautiful city walls, forts and other antiquity.
Arrived in Pamplona
Today I arrived in Pamplona, 18 degrees and a nice sun that unfortunately is already setting. That should not spoil the fun though, time for cervezas!
Belgium, France to Spain
The last 5 days were mostly on the road and finding out that even on the good roads in Europe, the troubled roads of Belgium disregarded, with the Yellow Monster 300 KM a day is quit a challenge. Moreover, it is dark early.
In Belgium I wild camped around the town of Ypres, known for the First World War. The route to it consisted mainly of a lot of wrong driving and getting to know the quirks of my GPS.
Arrived in the Spanish Pyrenees
I have arrived in the Spanish Pyrenees, parked at a closed campsite, but the internet is still working. Now first some food, and later tonight a report of the first few days of the trip.
Thanks for all the books, liquorice and stroopwafels!
Dear friends, thank you very much for the cozy farewell drink last night, and also thanks for the many books, liquorice and stroopwafels! I left at 12:15 this afternoon with destination Koksijde, Belgium.
Packing and farewell drinks
Today is all about packing, washing and cleaning up. And of course drinks! Tonight from 20:00 hours onwards farewell drinks at Café ‘t Stoplicht!
Carnet de Passage en Douane in the pocket
So, the Carnet de Passage en Douane is in the pocket, now the Yellow Monster can also go to Africa.
How to cross African borders
This is a useful list of how to cross African borders undamaged and without too much hassle.
Combat Ebola, support Doctors Withouth Borders
Dear friends,
You can not have failed to notice that, within three weeks, I will be leaving for Africa with the Yellow Monster for a year. Via the west route; Morocco, Senegal, Mali and then onwards to South Africa.
In a part of West Africa, Ebola currently prevails, you can not have failed to notice that either. There are not enough resources to decisively combat the disease. Doctors Without Borders can make good use of any financial donation! I have already done my contribution, but would also like to persuade you, so a small promotion:
Transfer at least € 20 and I send you a postcard during my trip.
Transfer at least € 50 and I send you a small souvenir during my trip.
Send me a message with a screenshot of your transfer to Doctors Without Borders and your address then you can expect African mail in the coming year!