Day 29… Sunday 30th April Greta sustained minor damage to her undercarriage yesterday and has sprung a leak (oil? power steering fluid?).  We purchased oil, topped her up and hoped she would manage a 5 hour journey to Conakry and a garage for repairs.  Tarmacked roads with some large potholes for the entire route –...Read More

Day 28… Saturday 29th April The chosen route today to Boke was a difficult challenge and in hindsight we should not have gone this way.  It was a dirt road but so badly damaged from erosion that these were not potholes but deep crevice’s to tackle.  A couple of cars and lorries were also attempting...Read More

Day 27… Friday 28 April Early start with another border crossing to contend with into Guinea.  The road we took was very peaceful though a wood with lots of termite mounds.  Hardly Na passing car.  Border crossing very quiet – stamped out of Senegal by a friendly officer.  Getting into Guinea was a 20 minute...Read More

Day 26… Thursday 27 April A short drive to Tambacounda along a quiet scenic road through several villages.  Items being sold along the roadside included coal and timber.  Checked into a nice hotel tonight – final day in Senegal before attempting the border crossing into Guinea.  We also had the fuel filter fitted to Greta...Read More

Day 25… Wednesday 26th April Essential items needed every day since arriving in Senegal: Deet (50%).  The mosquitoes always seem to find a way to bite and I am covered.  Either the deet is faulty or the little critters have become immune to the stuff or perhaps just ignore it and bite anyway.  Malaria tablet...Read More

Day 24… Tuesday 25th April Found a large supermarket where security was high.  We had 2 security guards standing next to Greta on our return.  I gave them some small change but still cannot decide if there is a crime problem here or they are interested in the vehicle or just after a tip.  It...Read More

Day 23… Monday 24th April Tasks to do today: Find an ATM that works to get out more local currency.  Cash economy here.  4th attempt was a success. Find a print shop and get copies of passport, carnet, yellow fever certificate and apply for e-visa for Guinea – success.  Guinea visa application approved within 24...Read More

Day 22… Packed up, paid up and said goodbye to our fellow campers.  We drove with Ben a nice German chap to Thies which was en-route to Dakhar.  Another hectic drive into a major city and I wouldn’t recommend it.  We saw a car hit a trailor right in front of us which in turn...Read More

Days 20 and 21 (21st and 22nd April)… Zebrabar campsite is a really nice place just outside St Louis so we decided to stay for another 2 nights.  It is a peaceful spot right by the sea with plenty of shade, a bar and a restaurant.  Met fellow travellers from Austria, Switzerland and Germany who...Read More

Living out of a Toyota Hilux has some benefits.  It has only been 3 weeks but slowly finding where everything is and re-packing/unpacking to get it better organised.  It is quite a relief to know the essential item you are looking for is exactly where you remember it is without searching through the entire vehicle. ...Read More