I knew I had forgotten something, when I got home I noticed that I had forgotten to switch on the auto feeder. [quote https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770125610_e453b95626_c.jpg 20230303_154746 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr[/quote] I had a great trip. But Morocco is changing very quickly. I have b...

[quote https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769959414_929fa3eaed_c.jpg 20230305_102030 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr[/quote] I did part of the old Paris Dakar route. I tried to race it overnight as it was much cooler and meant I could carry less water. 150km through the desert, 100km in the dark with ...

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Just got back from a month of riding in Morocco. I went as light as possible so I could carry lots of food and water. No backpack. The setup below is only missing food pouches and water bottles. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769716016_6f37b3305e_c.jpg 20230325_095250 by Hola Siesta , on Flic...

Seems like Firefox doesn't like Flikr.
I can get the correct box if I don't use Firefox.

Android / Flickr.


I used to click on the curved arrow on flikr, adjust the size then copy the link to here.
Now when I click on the curved arrow on flikr, I get a list of my apps (android). Any tips on getting to the flikr size/link box? Thanks.

I only glimpsed through it (it's a long read) but -

It may be worth stating the brand names as they seem to be very high quality/expensive. Truma, Sterling, Eberspacher etc

I won't be following a route. Just going to do a lot of detours into the desert and trying to find some old abandoned Kasbahs/forts. (See my last trip). A lot of remote exploring rather than a big long ride. I was also hoping to ride up the Algerian border and ferry across to Spain (from Melilla). B...

I'm heading out in 2 weeks. Marrakech as well. It will be my 3rd trip to Morocco by bike. This was my last trip there - https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=13713&hilit=Rasta+in+morocco If you fancy meeting up by a sand dune for a cuppa and a natter about couscous o...

I'm heading to southern Morocco in a couple of weeks.
Probably for a month or more. Over the Atlas and riding around the desert.

Just checking to see if anyone else will be out there.

Thanks for the replies. I hadn't thought about the possibility of signing for the parcel but denying the contents. Opens up a lot of possibilities for theft. I'll just stick to what is on my cheques and walk away if they ask for more. The reason for not using PayPal for a large amount is because of ...

I'm selling something. >£400 They want to transfer the money to my bank. I'm not using PayPal. It is not to a Nigerian Prince. :roll: 1. Is it safe to give bank details? 2. When my account shows the money, can it be cancelled, recovered, bounce? 3. Is recorded delivery with the Post Office the best ...

After every swim I now have this subconscious habit to spit and clear my nose for half an hour. Not pretty. Yesterday I had amazing, almost tropical, swim in Loch Awe. The heat! Afterwards I snorkelled around collecting broken bottles, a big problem in Scotland (Glaswegians and pike fishermen - the ...

Last year I did a lot of swimming in Loch Morlich, Cairngorms. In the summer there were signs saying 'WARNING stay out of the water - Algae'. This is a summer thing, hot temperatures. I was still swimming there in December, in the snow, and the signs were still up. Today I swam in another loch and i...

Thanks for the replies. Good thing I asked as I was confusing cranberries with cowberries. Both are safe but it is not good to confuse berries. I saw some cloudberries last month, when camping next to Loch Avon (no, I still can't pronounce it correctly). Very scattered and not enough to pick. I'll s...

I'm going out for a few nights in the Cairngorms. Noticed the large amounts of bilberries/blaeberries. So thought I might supplement my snacks. Thought I would just check - Anything nearby and similar that I could mistake them with? Is there a limit on eating them, regarding health? :YMSICK: Advice?...

You didn't need a licence when I paddled the length of the (non-tidal) Thames. Or any of the other rivers I have paddled on. That idea has been promoted falsely by the BCU. You do need a permit though. And that can be purchased for each river on the day. It works out a lot cheaper, unless you paddle...

Any risks if you do this without scales.

I think some of you are over interpreting.

I have been talking to campsites. They have explained it as -

The overnight stays/holidays/campsites etc is due to using shared accommodation or facilities. Or the cleaning of.......

It has nothing to do with solo, no shared bogs or beds, wild camping.

Can anyone tell me why the 29th March is not the first bivi night?


"The stay at home rule will end, but the government will urge people to stay local as much as possible"

Just don't camp on Strontian Hill. You won't be able to have any kids afterwards.

Okay thanks. That is what I meant by towing my camping gear.