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    • 2016 - Southern Africa
    • 2015 - Southern Africa
    • 2014 - Australia, South Africa
    • 2013 - From Asia to NZL and AUS
    • 2012 - South East Asia
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    • 2010 - South America
    • 2009 - South America
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    • 2007 - South America
    • 2006 - From Europe to South America
    • 2005 - and earlier
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  • Travelog
    • 2023 - South America
      • Argentina: RN40, Cafayate, Molinos, Cachi, Utopia 2023-01
    • 2022 - North & South America
      • Argentina: Valle Grande, El Papagayo & Papa Noel 2022-12
      • Argentina: elephant seals, sea lions & penguins 2022-11
      • Argentina: sunken-tourist-hotspot-and-rock-parrots 2022-10
      • Argentina: Capybaras in the wetlands & Viscachas next to palms 2022-09
      • Argentina: Bañado La Estrella, Yerba Mate & Yapeyú 2022-08
      • Argentina: Gauchos & Salta 2022-07
      • Argentina: Valle de la Luna & Pachamam Museum 2022-06
      • Argentina: visit friends, asados and wine tasting 2022-05
      • USA-Argentina: Shipping Motorhome 2022-04
      • USA: Texan Steaks, crawfish, catalena hatters & alligators 2022-03
      • USA: exchange, booster vaccine and fossils in the desert 2022-02
      • USA: Sculptures, Slab City, Essenza Mini & Weboost 2022-01
    • 2021 - North America
      • USA: Ghost Towns, Alabama Hills & Agile Offroad 2021-12
      • USA: buying a new motorhome 2021-11
      • Switzerland: Budweiser Beer, St. Blaise Abbey and friends 2021-10
      • Switzerland: world travelers meeting, sailing & snow 2021-09
      • Mexico: flat tire, palm fronds & vaccination 2021-08
      • Mexico: side by side through life 2021-07
      • Mexico: Playa Huatabampito and Punta Cerritos 2021-06
      • Mexico: entry E.U. attempt failed 2021-05
      • Mexico: sience of human beings and magical place 2021-04
      • Mexico: planless or not? 2021-03
      • Mexico: checkup and trust 2021-02
      • Mexico: yes, the sun keeps rising 2021-01
    • 2020 - North America, Central America
      • Mexico: relaxing on the caribean coast 2020-12
      • Switzerland: Chocolate, cheese, cherry schnapps and tree museum 2020-11
      • Europe: stay extended 2020-10
      • France: houseboat vacation and new greeting rituals 2020-09
      • Mexico: flexibility in times of corona 2020-08
      • Mexico: lockdown 2020-07
      • Mexico: world tour timeout 2020-06
      • Guatemala: Antigua with colonial ruins 2020-05
      • Guatemala: Saints and works of art 2020-04
      • Guatemala: traveling with Zacapa Rum 2020-03
      • Belize: iguana meat and spider monkeys 2020-02
      • Mexico: indigenous cultures, Maya ruins and cool off in cenotes 2020-01
    • 2019 - North America
      • Mexico - beach experiences and indigenous people 2019-12
      • Mexico - Day of the Dead and Mexican treat 2019-11
      • Mexico - Tequila in Jalisco and handicrafts in Michoacan 2019-10
      • USA - reckless cowboys and excessive heat in Arizona 2019-09
      • USA - Motorcycle Rally Sturgis and monumental experiences 2019-08
      • USA - Wyoming und Colorado 2019-07
      • USA - Moonscape-Mine-Mormon 2019-06
      • USA - from Arizona to California 2019-05
      • Mexico - Native American baroque and Tequila distillery in Mexico 2019-04
      • Mexico - flying men and ruins El Tajin in Papantla 2019-03
      • Mexico - narrow streets and mummies 2019-02
      • Mexico - visit Jalisco 2019-01
    • 2018 - North America
      • Mexico - from peninsular to mainland 2018-12
      • USA - Is it time to change your Putter? 2018-11
      • USA - bubbling mud holes and sulphur smelling fumes 2018-10
      • Canada - spectacular natural scenery 2018-09
      • Alaska - a slice of heaven in the Wilderness 2018-08
      • Alaska - into the Wild 2018-07
      • Canada - Gold digger, huskies and Dempster Highway 2018-06
      • USA - upgrade Truck Camper 2018-05
      • USA - San Francisco & redwood forest 2018-04
      • Mexico - Beaches and an oasis 2018-03
      • Beach Life Baja California 2018-02
      • Baja California in Mexico 2018-012018-01
    • 2017 - Southern Africa, North America
      • From USA to Mexico 2017-12
      • Nevada and California 2017-11
      • Utah, Arizona and Nevada 2017-10
      • Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah 2017-09
      • Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana 2017-08
      • North Carolina and Tennessee 2017-07
      • From Africa to USA 2017-06
      • Retrospect Southern Africa 2017-05
      • Campsites in Namibia 2017-04
      • Safari South-Namibia 2017-03
      • Garden Route and Table Mountain 2017-02
      • South-African National Parks 2017-01
    • 2016 - Southern Africa
      • Tour to Swaziland 2016-12
      • Krüger Nationalpark 2016-11
      • Stay in Switzerland 2016-10
      • Cultures in Namibia 2016-09
      • Botswana and Namibia family safari 2016-08
      • Cape town and surrounds 2016-07
      • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 2016-06
      • Wine region in South Africa 2016-05
      • Re-entry in South Africa 2016-04
      • Turmoils in Mozambique 2016-03
      • Malawi 2016-02
      • Malaria in Tanzania 2016-01
    • 2015 - Southern Africa
      • Tanzania 2015-12
      • Zambia National Parks 2015-11
      • Zimbabwe 2015-10
      • North-Western Namibia 2015-09
      • Robusto in Namibia 2015-08
      • Nationalparks in Botswana 2015-06
      • Botswana 2015-05
      • Change of cars – South Africa 2015-04
      • Tow-In Central Kalahari 2015-03
      • Johannesburg 2015-02
      • Krueger National Park 2015-01
    • 2014 - Australia, South Africa
      • Year End 2014
      • From Australia to South Africa 2014-11
      • Crossing Simpson Desert 2014-10
      • Horse race Birdsville 2014-09
      • The green hell 2014-07
      • National Parks in Australia 2014-06
      • Canning Stock Road (CSR) 2014-05
      • Sharks in Australia 2014-04
      • Australia - Kalbarri 2014-03
      • Campsites in Australia 2014-02
      • Heat in Australia 2014-01
    • 2013 - From Asia to NZL and AUS
      • Year end 2013
      • Off-road in Australia 2013-12
      • From New Zealand to Australia 2013-11
      • Fascinating nature in New Zealand 2013-10
      • New Zealand 2013-07
      • Europe 2013-05
      • Impressions from India 2013-03
      • Thailand and Laos 2013-02
      • Thailand and Singapore 2013-01
    • 2012 - South East Asia
      • Year End 2012
      • Vietnam 2012-11
      • Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) 2012-09
      • Cambodia and Phnom Penh 2012-07
      • Cambodia 2012-06
      • Bangkok and Thailand 2012-05
      • Tsunami warning in Thailand 2012-04
      • Malaysia 2012-03
      • Experiences in Thailand 2012-02
    • 2011 - From Europe to Asia
      • Year End 2011
      • Thailand 2011-12
      • Laos 2011-11
      • China - Tibet 2011-10
      • From Mongolia to China 2011-09
      • Mongolia 2011-08
      • Through Siberia into Mongolia 2011-07
      • Through Russia 2011-06
      • Hungary - Ukraine 2011-05
      • From Europe to Asia 2011-04
      • Europe 2011-03
    • 2010 - South America
      • Year End 2010
      • 4,5 years South America 2010-10
      • Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia 2010-08
      • Reserva Provincial Esteros del Iberá 2010-05
      • Beauty competition in Argentina 2010-04
      • Earthquake in Chile 2010-03
      • Chile - Lauca National Park - Las Vicuñas 2010-02
      • From Peru to Chile 2010-01
    • 2009 - South America
      • Galapagos Islands 2009-12
      • Ecuador - Market in Otavalo 2009-10
      • Colombia 2009-09
      • Venezuela 2009-08
      • 1100km pontoon boat cruise on the Amazon river 2009-07
      • Bolivian low lands and amazon basin 2009-06
      • From Salta (Argentina) to Bolivia 2009-05
      • Argentina - holiday in Belgrano and Salta 2009-04
      • Break into sweat in Argentinien 2009-01
    • 2008 - South America
      • Brazil – Paraguay – Argentina 2008-12
      • Hasta luego Amigo 2008-11
      • In direction of Rio De Janeiro 2008-10
      • Visa extension in Brazil 2008-09
      • Brazil - Spectacular nature 2008-08
      • Transamazônica 2008-07
      • Brazil - Pantanal 2008-07
      • From Buenos Aires to Paraguay 2008-06
      • Back to Switzerland 2008-04/05
      • Back to Buenos Aires 2008-03
      • Argentinia - Experiences with the police 2008-02
      • From Argentina to Uruguay 2008-01
    • 2007 - South America
      • From Argentina to Uruguay 2007-12
      • Swiss meeting in the Salsa swimming pool 2007-11
      • Observatory Atacama Desert in Chile 2007-10
      • Mysterious Peru 2007-09
      • The touristic highlights of Peru with Machu Pichu 2007-08
      • From Bolivia to Chile 2007-07
      • Breathtaking mountain ranges in Argentina 2007-05
      • On the Panamericana in Chile 2007-04
      • From Chile to Argentina 2007-03
      • Carretera Austral in Chile 2007-02
      • Tierra del Fuego 2007-01
    • 2006 - From Europe to South America
      • From Chile to Argentinien 2006-12
      • Earth quake in Chile 2006-10
      • Specialities in Chile 2006-09
      • Chilean beaches 2006-08
      • Crossing the Andes 2006-07
      • Quad bike accident in Argentina 2006-07
      • Patagonia in winter 2006-06
      • Entry to Argentinia 2006-05
      • Shipment Hambung - Buenos Aires 2006-03
      • Test trip in Marokko - 2006-01/02
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    • 2016 - Southern Africa
    • 2015 - Southern Africa
    • 2014 - Australia, South Africa
    • 2013 - From Asia to NZL and AUS
    • 2012 - South East Asia
    • 2011 - From Europe to Asia
    • 2010 - South America
    • 2009 - South America
    • 2008 - South America
    • 2007 - South America
    • 2006 - From Europe to South America
    • 2005 - and earlier
    • Travelers
  • Travelog
    • 2023 - South America
      • Argentina: RN40, Cafayate, Molinos, Cachi, Utopia 2023-01
    • 2022 - North & South America
      • Argentina: Valle Grande, El Papagayo & Papa Noel 2022-12
      • Argentina: elephant seals, sea lions & penguins 2022-11
      • Argentina: sunken-tourist-hotspot-and-rock-parrots 2022-10
      • Argentina: Capybaras in the wetlands & Viscachas next to palms 2022-09
      • Argentina: Bañado La Estrella, Yerba Mate & Yapeyú 2022-08
      • Argentina: Gauchos & Salta 2022-07
      • Argentina: Valle de la Luna & Pachamam Museum 2022-06
      • Argentina: visit friends, asados and wine tasting 2022-05
      • USA-Argentina: Shipping Motorhome 2022-04
      • USA: Texan Steaks, crawfish, catalena hatters & alligators 2022-03
      • USA: exchange, booster vaccine and fossils in the desert 2022-02
      • USA: Sculptures, Slab City, Essenza Mini & Weboost 2022-01
    • 2021 - North America
      • USA: Ghost Towns, Alabama Hills & Agile Offroad 2021-12
      • USA: buying a new motorhome 2021-11
      • Switzerland: Budweiser Beer, St. Blaise Abbey and friends 2021-10
      • Switzerland: world travelers meeting, sailing & snow 2021-09
      • Mexico: flat tire, palm fronds & vaccination 2021-08
      • Mexico: side by side through life 2021-07
      • Mexico: Playa Huatabampito and Punta Cerritos 2021-06
      • Mexico: entry E.U. attempt failed 2021-05
      • Mexico: sience of human beings and magical place 2021-04
      • Mexico: planless or not? 2021-03
      • Mexico: checkup and trust 2021-02
      • Mexico: yes, the sun keeps rising 2021-01
    • 2020 - North America, Central America
      • Mexico: relaxing on the caribean coast 2020-12
      • Switzerland: Chocolate, cheese, cherry schnapps and tree museum 2020-11
      • Europe: stay extended 2020-10
      • France: houseboat vacation and new greeting rituals 2020-09
      • Mexico: flexibility in times of corona 2020-08
      • Mexico: lockdown 2020-07
      • Mexico: world tour timeout 2020-06
      • Guatemala: Antigua with colonial ruins 2020-05
      • Guatemala: Saints and works of art 2020-04
      • Guatemala: traveling with Zacapa Rum 2020-03
      • Belize: iguana meat and spider monkeys 2020-02
      • Mexico: indigenous cultures, Maya ruins and cool off in cenotes 2020-01
    • 2019 - North America
      • Mexico - beach experiences and indigenous people 2019-12
      • Mexico - Day of the Dead and Mexican treat 2019-11
      • Mexico - Tequila in Jalisco and handicrafts in Michoacan 2019-10
      • USA - reckless cowboys and excessive heat in Arizona 2019-09
      • USA - Motorcycle Rally Sturgis and monumental experiences 2019-08
      • USA - Wyoming und Colorado 2019-07
      • USA - Moonscape-Mine-Mormon 2019-06
      • USA - from Arizona to California 2019-05
      • Mexico - Native American baroque and Tequila distillery in Mexico 2019-04
      • Mexico - flying men and ruins El Tajin in Papantla 2019-03
      • Mexico - narrow streets and mummies 2019-02
      • Mexico - visit Jalisco 2019-01
    • 2018 - North America
      • Mexico - from peninsular to mainland 2018-12 
      • USA - Is it time to change your Putter? 2018-11 
      • USA - bubbling mud holes and sulphur smelling fumes 2018-10 
      • Canada - spectacular natural scenery 2018-09 
      • Alaska - a slice of heaven in the Wilderness 2018-08 
      • Alaska - into the Wild 2018-07 
      • Canada - Gold digger, huskies and Dempster Highway 2018-06 
      • USA - upgrade Truck Camper 2018-05 
      • USA - San Francisco & redwood forest 2018-04 
      • Mexico - Beaches and an oasis 2018-03 
      • Beach Life Baja California 2018-02 
      • Baja California in Mexico 2018-012018-01
    • 2017 - Southern Africa, North America
      • From USA to Mexico 2017-12
      • Nevada and California 2017-11
      • Utah, Arizona and Nevada 2017-10
      • Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah 2017-09
      • Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana 2017-08
      • North Carolina and Tennessee 2017-07
      • From Africa to USA 2017-06
      • Retrospect Southern Africa 2017-05
      • Campsites in Namibia 2017-04
      • Safari South-Namibia 2017-03
      • Garden Route and Table Mountain 2017-02
      • South-African National Parks 2017-01
    • 2016 - Southern Africa
      • Tour to Swaziland 2016-12
      • Krüger Nationalpark 2016-11
      • Stay in Switzerland 2016-10
      • Cultures in Namibia 2016-09
      • Botswana and Namibia family safari 2016-08
      • Cape town and surrounds 2016-07
      • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 2016-06
      • Wine region in South Africa 2016-05
      • Re-entry in South Africa 2016-04
      • Turmoils in Mozambique 2016-03
      • Malawi 2016-02
      • Malaria in Tanzania 2016-01
    • 2015 - Southern Africa
      • Tanzania 2015-12
      • Zambia National Parks 2015-11
      • Zimbabwe 2015-10
      • North-Western Namibia 2015-09
      • Robusto in Namibia 2015-08
      • Nationalparks in Botswana 2015-06
      • Botswana 2015-05
      • Change of cars – South Africa 2015-04
      • Tow-In Central Kalahari 2015-03
      • Johannesburg 2015-02
      • Krueger National Park 2015-01
    • 2014 - Australia, South Africa
      • Year End 2014
      • From Australia to South Africa 2014-11
      • Crossing Simpson Desert 2014-10
      • Horse race Birdsville 2014-09
      • The green hell 2014-07
      • National Parks in Australia 2014-06
      • Canning Stock Road (CSR) 2014-05
      • Sharks in Australia 2014-04
      • Australia - Kalbarri 2014-03
      • Campsites in Australia 2014-02
      • Heat in Australia 2014-01
    • 2013 - From Asia to NZL and AUS
      • Year end 2013
      • Off-road in Australia 2013-12
      • From New Zealand to Australia 2013-11
      • Fascinating nature in New Zealand 2013-10
      • New Zealand 2013-07
      • Europe 2013-05
      • Impressions from India 2013-03
      • Thailand and Laos 2013-02
      • Thailand and Singapore 2013-01
    • 2012 - South East Asia
      • Year End 2012
      • Vietnam 2012-11
      • Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) 2012-09
      • Cambodia and Phnom Penh 2012-07
      • Cambodia 2012-06
      • Bangkok and Thailand 2012-05
      • Tsunami warning in Thailand 2012-04
      • Malaysia 2012-03
      • Experiences in Thailand 2012-02
    • 2011 - From Europe to Asia
      • Year End 2011
      • Thailand 2011-12
      • Laos 2011-11
      • China - Tibet 2011-10
      • From Mongolia to China 2011-09
      • Mongolia 2011-08
      • Through Siberia into Mongolia 2011-07
      • Through Russia 2011-06
      • Hungary - Ukraine 2011-05
      • From Europe to Asia 2011-04
      • Europe 2011-03
    • 2010 - South America
      • Year End 2010
      • 4,5 years South America 2010-10
      • Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia 2010-08
      • Reserva Provincial Esteros del Iberá 2010-05
      • Beauty competition in Argentina 2010-04
      • Earthquake in Chile 2010-03
      • Chile - Lauca National Park - Las Vicuñas 2010-02
      • From Peru to Chile 2010-01
    • 2009 - South America
      • Galapagos Islands 2009-12
      • Ecuador - Market in Otavalo 2009-10
      • Colombia 2009-09
      • Venezuela 2009-08
      • 1100km pontoon boat cruise on the Amazon river 2009-07
      • Bolivian low lands and amazon basin 2009-06
      • From Salta (Argentina) to Bolivia 2009-05
      • Argentina - holiday in Belgrano and Salta 2009-04
      • Break into sweat in Argentinien 2009-01
    • 2008 - South America
      • Brazil – Paraguay – Argentina 2008-12
      • Hasta luego Amigo 2008-11
      • In direction of Rio De Janeiro 2008-10
      • Visa extension in Brazil 2008-09
      • Brazil - Spectacular nature 2008-08
      • Transamazônica 2008-07
      • Brazil - Pantanal 2008-07
      • From Buenos Aires to Paraguay 2008-06
      • Back to Switzerland 2008-04/05
      • Back to Buenos Aires 2008-03
      • Argentinia - Experiences with the police 2008-02
      • From Argentina to Uruguay 2008-01
    • 2007 - South America
      • From Argentina to Uruguay 2007-12
      • Swiss meeting in the Salsa swimming pool 2007-11
      • Observatory Atacama Desert in Chile 2007-10
      • Mysterious Peru 2007-09
      • The touristic highlights of Peru with Machu Pichu 2007-08
      • From Bolivia to Chile 2007-07
      • Breathtaking mountain ranges in Argentina 2007-05
      • On the Panamericana in Chile 2007-04
      • From Chile to Argentina 2007-03
      • Carretera Austral in Chile 2007-02
      • Tierra del Fuego 2007-01
    • 2006 - From Europe to South America
      • From Chile to Argentinien 2006-12
      • Earth quake in Chile 2006-10
      • Specialities in Chile 2006-09
      • Chilean beaches 2006-08
      • Crossing the Andes 2006-07
      • Quad bike accident in Argentina 2006-07
      • Patagonia in winter 2006-06
      • Entry to Argentinia 2006-05
      • Shipment Hambung - Buenos Aires 2006-03
      • Test trip in Marokko - 2006-01/02
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Earlier travels

Tunesia: October 2005

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    Mozambique: 2004

    • tropical Africa

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    • Every tree produces some 100 coconuts every year. There is no specific ripening period or time of harvest.

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    • Inhambane city market

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    • town market

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    • A life in modesty: most people live from hand to mouth.

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    • A journey through this unparalleled scenery is an absolute delight.

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    • Unparalleled beauty along the coast of the Indian Ocean.

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    • Getting a hitch.

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    • Pawpaw tree

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    • The art of weaving palm fronds.

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    • Tailoring - a man′s job

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    • off the main road

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    • Paradise for lovers of sea food in all variations: lobsters, bought directly from a fisherman on the beach.

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    • The common means of transportation along the coast: Dhow

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    • The rural population often lives in modesty and self-sufficiency, whereas the „state“ lives off foreign aid.

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    • water for the family

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    • One of the most terrible legacies of the long civil war are the mines. De-mining is proceeding only slowly.

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    • beach accommodation

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    • buying wood for the campfire

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    • along the road

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      Algeria: 2002

      • Algerien August 2002

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      • in the Hoggar mountain range

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      • the landscape is characterised by dunes and rocks

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        09.2002  Algerien 003
      • there is life in the desert after all!

        09.2002 Algerien 004
        09.2002  Algerien 004
      • The “grave route” – a challenge to man and technical equipment alike.

        09.2002 Algerien 005
        09.2002  Algerien 005
      • on the “grave route”

        09.2002 Algerien 006
        09.2002  Algerien 006
      • picture book camping sites

        09.2002 Algerien 007
        09.2002  Algerien 007
      • one of nature’s wonders

        09.2002 Algerien 008
        09.2002  Algerien 008
      • good for exercice

        09.2002 Algerien 009
        09.2002  Algerien 009
      • unlimited playground

        09.2002 Algerien 010
        09.2002  Algerien 010
      • 09.2002 Algerien 011
        09.2002  Algerien 011
      • Erg Oriental

        09.2002 Algerien 012
        09.2002  Algerien 012
      • On the route to Djanet: and repeatedly sandy plains and the great experience of crossing the Erg.

        09.2002 Algerien 013
        09.2002  Algerien 013
      • Sooner or later, everybody gets stuck – but in summer, with temperatures of 50 degrees C, it becomes almost unbearable

        09.2002 Algerien 014
        09.2002  Algerien 014
      • Not travelling on your own, is an advantage in such situations. Digging out a truck with travelling companions is much quicker.

        09.2002 Algerien 015
        09.2002  Algerien 015
      • The ACTION MOBIL always guarantees for a shady spot in the midday heat.

        09.2002 Algerien 016
        09.2002  Algerien 016
      • Camels content themselves with the scanty shade offered by the thin branches of the acacia tree.

        09.2002 Algerien 017
        09.2002  Algerien 017
      • Tracks in the evening light often lead to a romantic camping site…

        09.2002 Algerien 018
        09.2002  Algerien 018
      • Whereas tracks in daylight constitute a promise for many adventures.

        09.2002 Algerien 019
        09.2002  Algerien 019
      • Adventures and events of this sort are generally unforeseeable in the morning. They are the consequence of driving over hot sand, sharp stones and also thors of the acacia trees.

        09.2002 Algerien 020
        09.2002  Algerien 020
      • Lunch break

        09.2002 Algerien 021
        09.2002  Algerien 021
      • a walk-in wardrobe is nothing unusual in a nomad’s home

        09.2002 Algerien 022
        09.2002  Algerien 022
      • Some litres of fresh drinking water from the ACTION MOBIL fresh water tank – a delicacy for nomads.

        09.2002 Algerien 023
        09.2002  Algerien 023
      • Little heaps of stones serve as a traveller’s guide through the desert. Caravans and nomads have been using them for generations to find their route through the desert.

        09.2002 Algerien 024
        09.2002  Algerien 024
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        South Africa: 1999

        • 10 tons on their way to southern Africa

          01.1999 S dafrika 001
          01.1999 S  dafrika 001
        • subtropical climate and sunny beaches on the Indian Ocean

          01.1999 S dafrika 002
          01.1999 S  dafrika 002
        • South Africa – a melting pot of cultures

          01.1999 S dafrika 003
          01.1999 S  dafrika 003
        • No speed limit, but there’s not point in trying to find your contact lenses afterwards.

          01.1999 S dafrika 004
          01.1999 S  dafrika 004
        • The Stellenbosch Wine Route leads from one cellar to another.

          01.1999 S dafrika 005
          01.1999 S  dafrika 005
        • Ostriches eat considerable quantities of sand and stones – as a digestive.

          01.1999 S dafrika 006
          01.1999 S  dafrika 006
        • why don’t you come a bit closer...

          01.1999 S dafrika 007
          01.1999 S  dafrika 007
        • well-fed and healthy

          01.1999 S dafrika 008
          01.1999 S  dafrika 008
        • Hippos might look clumsy, but are rather fast. They don’t care about who or what is in their way.

          01.1999 S dafrika 009
          01.1999 S  dafrika 009
        • camping site on the shore of the Berg River

          01.1999 S dafrika 010
          01.1999 S  dafrika 010
        • penguins on Boulders Beach

          01.1999 S dafrika 011
          01.1999 S  dafrika 011
        • the gorgeous Jackass Penguin

          01.1999 S dafrika 012
          01.1999 S  dafrika 012
        • Hout Bay

          01.1999 S dafrika 013
          01.1999 S  dafrika 013
        • Chapman’s Peak Drive – the world’s most spectacular coastal road.

          01.1999 S dafrika 014
          01.1999 S  dafrika 014
        • the famous landmark of Capetown, the Table mountain

          01.1999 S dafrika 015
          01.1999 S  dafrika 015
        • Rock hyrax live in colonies of over 50 animals.

          01.1999 S dafrika 016
          01.1999 S  dafrika 016
        • Swartland, the granary of the Cape region

          01.1999 S dafrika 017
          01.1999 S  dafrika 017
        • Springboks are known for their vertical leaps.

          01.1999 S dafrika 018
          01.1999 S  dafrika 018
        • Due to lack of trees, up to 150 weaver birds have chosen this one to build a nest.

          01.1999 S dafrika 019
          01.1999 S  dafrika 019
        • Cheetahs are active during the day.

          01.1999 S dafrika 020
          01.1999 S  dafrika 020
        • Arrived!

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          01.1999 S  dafrika 021
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          Namibia: 1999

          • The Quivertree belongs to the family of succulent trees.

            02.1999 Namibia 001
            02.1999 Namibia 001
          • Bizarre mountain shapes, awesome and lonely landscapes

            02.1999 Namibia 002
            02.1999 Namibia 002
          • The expanse, the mountains and the Oranje river make for a fantastic scenery.

            02.1999 Namibia 003
            02.1999 Namibia 003
          • 02.1999 Namibia 004
            02.1999 Namibia 004
          • Fish River Canyon – the world’s second largest canyon

            02.1999 Namibia 005
            02.1999 Namibia 005
          • the world’s oldest desert with the world’s highest sand dunes in Soussusvlei

            02.1999 Namibia 006
            02.1999 Namibia 006
          • River successfully crossed!

            02.1999 Namibia 007
            02.1999 Namibia 007
          • Spreetshoogte pass with a gradient of up to 23%

            02.1999 Namibia 008
            02.1999 Namibia 008
          • Camping site at breezy altitude with a stupendous view.

            02.1999 Namibia 009
            02.1999 Namibia 009
          • cheese fondue and South African wine

            02.1999 Namibia 010
            02.1999 Namibia 010
          • corrugation – as far as the eye can see

            02.1999 Namibia 011
            02.1999 Namibia 011
          • colony of seals near Cape Cross

            02.1999 Namibia 012
            02.1999 Namibia 012
          • A seal’s fur is soft and smooth to the touch.

            02.1999 Namibia 013
            02.1999 Namibia 013
          • Namib desert: open and still untouched landscape

            02.1999 Namibia 014
            02.1999 Namibia 014
          • Welwitschia mirabilis, a primeval plant, up to 1500 years old

            02.1999 Namibia 015
            02.1999 Namibia 015
          • 02.1999 Namibia 016
            02.1999 Namibia 016
          • 02.1999 Namibia 017
            02.1999 Namibia 017
          • Namibia is home to 11 different ethnic groups.

            02.1999 Namibia 018
            02.1999 Namibia 018
          • Herero woman wearing a typical Wilhelmian traditional costume: its production requires some 12 meters of fabric.

            02.1999 Namibia 019
            02.1999 Namibia 019
          • Many have tried their luck in the Kolmanskip where diamonds could be found, but only very few became rich.

            02.1999 Namibia 021
            02.1999 Namibia 021

          • 02.1999 Namibia 022
            02.1999 Namibia 022
          • “Warmquelle”, a camping site with hot springs

            02.1999 Namibia 023
            02.1999 Namibia 023
          •  

            Himba kraal

            02.1999 Namibia 024
            02.1999 Namibia 024
          •  

            Himba women spend several hours every day on their beauty care. They use a mixture of rancid butter fat, herbs and ochre as body lotion.

            02.1999 Namibia 025
            02.1999 Namibia 025
          • An important part of a woman’s traditional costume is the “ohumba”, a white triton shell.

            02.1999 Namibia 026
            02.1999 Namibia 026
          • 02.1999 Namibia 027
            02.1999 Namibia 027
          • 02.1999 Namibia 028
            02.1999 Namibia 028
          • Road description: in parts very narrow, often with pointed and sharp stones, leading along deep precipices.

            02.1999 Namibia 029
            02.1999 Namibia 029
          • light and shade

            02.1999 Namibia 030
            02.1999 Namibia 030
          • Roidrom (an empty, red fuel drum) signals an important junction in Kaokoveld

            02.1999 Namibia 031
            02.1999 Namibia 031
          • Which is the best place to cross?

            02.1999 Namibia 032
            02.1999 Namibia 032
          • 02.1999 Namibia 033
            02.1999 Namibia 033
          • 02.1999 Namibia 034
            02.1999 Namibia 034
          • just about made it …

            02.1999 Namibia 035
            02.1999 Namibia 035
          • Shower with water supplied directly from the Epupua waterfalls – even brown water can be refreshing!

            02.1999 Namibia 036
            02.1999 Namibia 036
          • Himba women wear interesting loincloths.

            02.1999 Namibia 037
            02.1999 Namibia 037
          • 02.1999 Namibia 038
            02.1999 Namibia 038
          • 02.1999 Namibia 039
            02.1999 Namibia 039
          • 02.1999 Namibia 040
            02.1999 Namibia 040
          • 02.1999 Namibia 041
            02.1999 Namibia 041
          • extravagant hairstyle

            02.1999 Namibia 042
            02.1999 Namibia 042
          • 02.1999 Namibia 043
            02.1999 Namibia 043
          • Colourfully printed fabric is very popular in Africa.

            02.1999 Namibia 020
            02.1999 Namibia 020
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            Botswana: 1999

            • mainroad in Moremi National Park

              03.1999 Botswana 001
              03.1999 Botswana 001
            • cleaning-up after an accident

              03.1999 Botswana 002
              03.1999 Botswana 002
            • rich prey

              03.1999 Botswana 003
              03.1999 Botswana 003
            • 03.1999 Botswana 004
              03.1999 Botswana 004
            • Blue Wildbeest

              03.1999 Botswana 005
              03.1999 Botswana 005
            • 03.1999 Botswana 006
              03.1999 Botswana 006
            • good camouflage

              03.1999 Botswana 007
              03.1999 Botswana 007
            • Springboks are often found around water ponds.

              03.1999 Botswana 008
              03.1999 Botswana 008
            • a bird’s eye view of a village in the Okawango delta

              03.1999 Botswana 009
              03.1999 Botswana 009
            • primeval landscape

              03.1999 Botswana 010
              03.1999 Botswana 010
            • 03.1999 Botswana 011
              03.1999 Botswana 011
            • washday

              03.1999 Botswana 012
              03.1999 Botswana 012
            • Land in the water: Okavango Delta, a land-locked delta of some 16′000 km2

              03.1999 Botswana 013
              03.1999 Botswana 013
            • Mongoose

              03.1999 Botswana 014
              03.1999 Botswana 014
            • At the rim of the Magadikgadi pan: bush and grass savannah.

              03.1999 Botswana 015
              03.1999 Botswana 015
            • After a power slice with the truck finally found the ideal camping site.

              03.1999 Botswana 016
              03.1999 Botswana 016
            • once more…

              03.1999 Botswana 017
              03.1999 Botswana 017
            • In the Makgadikgadi salt pan: In the midst of the flat landscape of a former primeval lake, a bizarre granite island rises, called “Kubu Island”. Huge Baobabs grow on it.

              03.1999 Botswana 018
              03.1999 Botswana 018
            • Carelessness has lead to entire trucks sinking into the salt pan.

              03.1999 Botswana 019
              03.1999 Botswana 019
            • 03.1999 Botswana 020
              03.1999 Botswana 020
            • 03.1999 Botswana 021
              03.1999 Botswana 021
            • 03.1999 Botswana 022
              03.1999 Botswana 022
              /22

              Zimbabwe: 1999

              • Matobo National Park

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 001
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 001
              • View of the world with Cecil Rhode’s tomb

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 002
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 002
              • Piste von Binga nach Kariba.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 003
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 003
              • village in a remote area

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 004
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 004
              • thick skin

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 005
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 005
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 006
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 006
              • The African elephant, the world’s largest animal, weighing some 6000 to 7000 kg.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 007
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 007
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 008
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 008
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 009
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 009
              • Sanyati Gorge River

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 010
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 010
              • warthogs are fascinatingly ugly

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 011
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 011
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 012
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 012
              • ready for the flight over the waterfalls

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 013
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 013
              • thundering smoke = Victoria Falls

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 014
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 014
              • In Africa, hippos account for more fatal encounters than any other wild animal.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 015
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 015
              • Despite their phlegmatic nature, they are dangerous. They strictly defend their territory.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 016
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 016
              • A land-locked sea in Africa: The artificial Kariba Lake, extending over an area of 5580 km2.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 017
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 017
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 018
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 018
              • camping site without swimming – too many crocodiles

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 019
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 019
              • Over 1 million cubic meters of concrete were used to build the Kariba dam.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 020
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 020
              • market day

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 021
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 021
              • Rhinos: aggressive in character, unpredictable, bad eyesight, but good sense of hearing.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 022
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 022
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 023
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 023
              • siesta

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 024
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 024
              • Cute yellow-brownish fur balls - as adults they weigh up to 200 kg.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 025
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 025
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 026
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 026
              • The giraffe’s neck arteries have special valves which prevent the blood from accumulating in the animals head while it is drinking head-down.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 027
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 027
              • Amigo playing with a young warthog.

                04.1999 Zimbabwe 028
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 028
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 029
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 029
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 030
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 030
              • 04.1999 Zimbabwe 031
                04.1999 Zimbabwe 031
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                Mexico: 1997

                • Mexico, even the smallest villages can be reached by public transportation. The second class is often overloaded, with people and all sorts of animals standing in the aisle.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 001
                  01.1997 Mexiko 001
                • The temple complex on Monte Albán: a mountain, the top of which has been taken off by man to create the plateau to build the temple.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 002
                  01.1997 Mexiko 002
                • On horseback to “Paricutin“, the world’s youngest volcano.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 003
                  01.1997 Mexiko 003
                • Palenque, a city of the Mayas, formerly hidden in the jungle. A place, where harmony between man, his architecture and nature counts.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 004
                  01.1997 Mexiko 004
                • Indigenous population with a rich variety of traditional costumes in San Cristobál de las Casas.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 005
                  01.1997 Mexiko 005
                • Mexicans: friendly and helpful people, who take everyday life slower.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 006
                  01.1997 Mexiko 006
                • 01.1997 Mexiko 007
                  01.1997 Mexiko 007
                • off-road driving

                  01.1997 Mexiko 008
                  01.1997 Mexiko 008
                • Santo Domingo, one of the most beautiful Baroque churches of Mexico.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 009
                  01.1997 Mexiko 009
                • Zócalo, the centre of all activities

                  01.1997 Mexiko 010
                  01.1997 Mexiko 010
                • the “Voladores” dance

                  01.1997 Mexiko 011
                  01.1997 Mexiko 011
                • “Chapulines”, roasted grasshoppers, with a dash of lime juice – what a treat!

                  01.1997 Mexiko 012
                  01.1997 Mexiko 012
                • taking a break on the roadside

                  01.1997 Mexiko 013
                  01.1997 Mexiko 013
                • Chichén-Itzá – where the Mayas held their ceremonies

                  01.1997 Mexiko 014
                  01.1997 Mexiko 014
                • Nine terrace landings with 4 stairways each (= 364 days) plus a last level – which the temple rests on - for one more day represent the 365 days of the solar year.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 015
                  01.1997 Mexiko 015
                • every stair has 91 steps

                  01.1997 Mexiko 016
                  01.1997 Mexiko 016
                • We wanted to see the production of Tequila, the agave liquor.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 017
                  01.1997 Mexiko 017
                • Drink your Tequila in one gulp, lick salt immediately and bite into a lemon – and then pull faces as you like.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 018
                  01.1997 Mexiko 018
                • 01.1997 Mexiko 019
                  01.1997 Mexiko 019
                • Mariachi wear the costumes of the “charros”, the costume of the horsemen on the haciendas.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 020
                  01.1997 Mexiko 020
                • Their music reminds of a blend of African and Caribbean rhythms. An unforgettable and unique atmosphere.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 021
                  01.1997 Mexiko 021
                • Cancún with its beautiful white sandy beaches.

                  01.1997 Mexiko 022
                  01.1997 Mexiko 022
                  /22

                  Morocco: 1996

                  • Entry refused because of the military colour of the vehicle. Painting it with white dispersion paint allowed for an unforgettable 6-week-trip.

                    01.1996 Marokko 001
                    01.1996 Marokko 001
                  • In the Grand Atlas: the perfect place to spend the Christmas days.

                    01.1996 Marokko 003
                    01.1996 Marokko 003
                  • Boulmane in the Dades valley – the largest souk (bazaar) of the region

                    01.1996 Marokko 016
                    01.1996 Marokko 016
                  • Sheep farming is still the livelihood of many people living up here

                    01.1996 Marokko 002
                    01.1996 Marokko 002
                  • The participants of the Paris-Dakar really were quite obviously travelling faster than we were.

                    01.1996 Marokko 017
                    01.1996 Marokko 017
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 018
                    01.1996 Marokko 018
                  • Âit Benhaddou – where to movie “Sodom and Gomorrah” was shot.

                    01.1996 Marokko 019
                    01.1996 Marokko 019
                  • Veteran convertible Unimog

                    01.1996 Marokko 020
                    01.1996 Marokko 020
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 004
                    01.1996 Marokko 004
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 015
                    01.1996 Marokko 015
                  • With the peaks of the Grand Atlas mountains always on the horizon, there is a lot to discover: innumerable clay fortresses, palm groves and wild romantic gorges.

                    01.1996 Marokko 005
                    01.1996 Marokko 005
                  • fresh poultry on today’s menu card

                    01.1996 Marokko 006
                    01.1996 Marokko 006
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 007
                    01.1996 Marokko 007
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 008
                    01.1996 Marokko 008
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 009
                    01.1996 Marokko 009
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 010
                    01.1996 Marokko 010
                  • The Grand Atlas mountains encompass a rich variety of landscapes – splendid beyond words.

                    01.1996 Marokko 011
                    01.1996 Marokko 011
                  • Torrents have created deep ravines.

                    01.1996 Marokko 012
                    01.1996 Marokko 012
                  • The steep ascent to the Cirque du Jaffar.

                    01.1996 Marokko 013
                    01.1996 Marokko 013
                  • 01.1996 Marokko 014
                    01.1996 Marokko 014
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                    Libya: 1994

                    • Fezzan, the south of Libya

                      01.1994 Libyen 001
                      01.1994 Libyen 001
                    • Signposts: large and clear letters, but only in Arabic.

                      01.1994 Libyen 002
                      01.1994 Libyen 002
                    • The oasis of Ghariyat

                      01.1994 Libyen 003
                      01.1994 Libyen 003
                    • Ghadames, an old city where caravans used to stop

                      01.1994 Libyen 004
                      01.1994 Libyen 004
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 005
                      01.1994 Libyen 005
                    • The “Daouda”, the mysterious and dark-skinned people living in the region of the Mandara lakes

                       

                      01.1994 Libyen 006
                      01.1994 Libyen 006
                    • Entering the route to the lakes at Takartiba

                      01.1994 Libyen 007
                      01.1994 Libyen 007
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 008
                      01.1994 Libyen 008
                    • Over and over again, the desert shows us where our limits are!

                      01.1994 Libyen 009
                      01.1994 Libyen 009
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 010
                      01.1994 Libyen 010
                    • slowly but steadily...

                      01.1994 Libyen 011
                      01.1994 Libyen 011
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 012
                      01.1994 Libyen 012
                    • Erg Ubari, a sea of sand with several small lakes, surrounded by dunes and palm trees.

                      01.1994 Libyen 013
                      01.1994 Libyen 013
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 014
                      01.1994 Libyen 014
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 015
                      01.1994 Libyen 015
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 022
                      01.1994 Libyen 022
                    • Wau en Namus, the mosquito crater: approx. 5 km in diameter, with lakes up to 15 meters deep

                      01.1994 Libyen 016
                      01.1994 Libyen 016
                    • Myriads of insects feeding on blood have made this biotope uninhabitable.

                      01.1994 Libyen 017
                      01.1994 Libyen 017
                    • The red hue in the lake is caused by a special kind of bacteria.

                      01.1994 Libyen 018
                      01.1994 Libyen 018
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 019
                      01.1994 Libyen 019
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 020
                      01.1994 Libyen 020
                    • 01.1994 Libyen 021
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                      Tunesia: 1993

                      • Ferry Genoa-Tunis

                        01.1993 Tunesien 001
                        01.1993 Tunesien 001
                      • Fabulous mountainous landscapes, oases with palm trees and the monotony of the sun-burnt desert steppe

                        01.1993 Tunesien 002
                        01.1993 Tunesien 002
                      • 01.1993 Tunesien 003
                        01.1993 Tunesien 003
                      • looking down on Chott el Gharsa

                        01.1993 Tunesien 004
                        01.1993 Tunesien 004
                      • Soil erosion due to overgrazing through goats and sheep.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 005
                        01.1993 Tunesien 005
                      • Old town of Tamerzas, situated between two wadi. The houses are built of stones and sun-dried clay tiles.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 006
                        01.1993 Tunesien 006
                      • rock shapes – as if formed by hand

                        01.1993 Tunesien 007
                        01.1993 Tunesien 007
                      • 01.1993 Tunesien 008
                        01.1993 Tunesien 008
                      • 01.1993 Tunesien 009
                        01.1993 Tunesien 009
                      • waterfall of 8 meters of height in the wadi

                        01.1993 Tunesien 010
                        01.1993 Tunesien 010
                      • Prickly pear plants are used as fences and to mark borders. The fruits are juicy, tasty and have a lot of seeds.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 011
                        01.1993 Tunesien 011
                      • 01.1993 Tunesien 012
                        01.1993 Tunesien 012
                      • Nomadic herdsmen and their “mobile home”: Functional tent scaffold with tent blanket.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 013
                        01.1993 Tunesien 013
                      • The men’s clothes: Djellabah (looks to us like a night gown and shesh (a kind of turban).

                        01.1993 Tunesien 014
                        01.1993 Tunesien 014
                      • Berber women wear dresses reaching down to their ankles, with patterns in shiny colours. They don’t cover their face.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 015
                        01.1993 Tunesien 015
                      • Status symbols consist of plenty of jewellery, ornamental face tattoos as well as henna-dyed hair and hands.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 016
                        01.1993 Tunesien 016
                      • The gate to the Sahara: the oasis of Douz.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 017
                        01.1993 Tunesien 017
                      • On the road between Douz and Ksar Ghilane.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 018
                        01.1993 Tunesien 018
                      • Nestled on a mountain saddle: the Berber village of Chenini.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 019
                        01.1993 Tunesien 019
                      • To protect themselves against the invasion of the Arabs, the Berber built caves and castles to escape to into the mountains, which are difficult to get to.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 020
                        01.1993 Tunesien 020
                      • Chott el Djerid, the Sahara’s largest salt lake. It can be crossed on a road on a dam of a length of 40 km.

                        01.1993 Tunesien 021
                        01.1993 Tunesien 021
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                        Egypt: 1991

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                        • no petrol station in sight

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                        • the White desert – nature’s art exhibition

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                        • In thousands of years, wonderful sculptures were formed by erosion.

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                        • A view of the surroundings and an insight into the inner courtyards of private homes.

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                        • Mosque El-Qasr with construction wood poles on the clay minaret, in the oasis of Dakhla

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                        • The lintel (crossbeam above the door) reveals the names of the owner and the builder, as well as the construction date.

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                        • Track from the oasis of Baris over the “Limestone Plateau” to Luxor. Military area, permit required.

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                        • A narrow, very steep pathway leading into the Valley of the Queens.

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                        • The ride along the precipice rewarded us with a stupendous view of the Karnak temple.

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                        •  

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                        • Oases, linked by wadis and passes, allow for a magnificent round trip through the unspoilt desert landscape of the Sinai.

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                        • The guide cooks tasty flat bread over the open fire.

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                        • camping site – starry sky guaranteed for

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                        • fascinating, breathtaking mountain scenery in the Sinai

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                        • 5-day trekking tour with camels into the loneliness of the mountain desert

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                        • painting by erosion in the Coloured Canyon

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                        • Wadi Arada: In the canyon, a torrent has created a vertical gorge of several storeys’ height. One can climb and slide through a branch of the gorge. 

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                        • gone down in the oasis

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                          Earlier

                          • Tunisia, in the military restricted area, in 1997

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                          • driving over passes on two wheels in Europe

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                            File 004
                          • tropical rainforest, West Africa, 1990

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                            File 005
                          • tricky crossing, Ghana, 1990

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                            File 006
                          • learnt one’s mechanics on veteran cars

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                            File 007
                          • Cairns, Australia, travelling with a 4WD and a hydroplane, 1987

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                          • Phuket, still unspoilt, 1984

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                          • Men’s bath only: A men’s trip – Algeria – 3 vehicles – 1980

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                          • practising “salvaging” out of the Kander river, 1979

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                          • Ténéré 1979

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                          • sand everywhere

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                          • West Africa and Sahara 1978 / 1979

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                          • no good waiting for the TCS (Swiss breakdown service)

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                          • romantic atmosphere at the campsite, with sandy wind

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                          • island hopping and fishing in the skärgård (archipelago) of Stockholm
                            Sweden, 1976

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                          • Ténéré 1975

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                          • West Africa – ritual dances, 1974

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                          • Years ago ...

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                          • fuel transport in the living quarters

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                          • Tambacounda–Bamako on the platform, 1974

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                          • Agadez - Bilma 1974

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                          • travelling at different speeds

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                          • getting water in Jferouâne, 1974

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