Bound for Glory - We're back!

[mike202]

Blog is a great read, and the pics are excellent

Glad the bus is holding up so far!

 

[skin69]

Great little read. I've bookmarked it for future updates.

 

[Supertramp]

Thanks for the replies.
I've been a bit slow in updating due to a lack of time and Wifi. But the Spanish issue is up:
HOMAGE TO ESPAÑA, THE BUMP IN THE ROAD AND INTO AFRICA (PART ONE)

After four weeks without issue with anything, my fridge gave up the ghost one day, showing a low voltage error. Given I put the correct size wire in, the only option was that the battery had run too low, despite lots of driving. Fortunately I brought the ctek charger with me so plugged that in and battery is now fine.
No issues with the bus thus far, if anything she's running smoother in the heat.

Currently sat in a site just north of Casablanca! Got chatting to a local before who owned a late bay, one of two we've seen on our entire trip.

 

[Supertramp]

Just thought I'd update to say we're still going strong. I'm actually completely shocked that the bus has made it this far and got a bit soppy about it in my latest blog post (I think my girlfriend is starting to get jealous).

We away, at break of day. The Tizi n'Test pass and the mountain

I'm trying to get a few pictures on here but it's a nightmare trying to upload with photobucket on the iPad, loads are on my Facebook or blog though.

Hopefully this trip shows just what these VW's can do!

 

[aogrady]

The bus is doing well! Amazing pictures, always look forward to seeing the new blog updates, I think this kind of adventure is something that a lot of us it would love to do at a drop of a hat, but work and family and life in general often create other problems along the way.
It's a trip of a lifetime, and something I would love to be able to achieve one day
I envy anyone who is in a position to do it, fair play to you both!

Keep the pictures coming, and most importantly, keep safe!

Cheers

Alistair

 

[Trikky2]

Excellent. Really enjoyed your blog and photos. You write well

I had been wondering how you were getting on and how you were coping with the heat. The few people I know who go to Morrocco only do it in the winter. Here in the south of France we have had a heatwave with temps reaching a ferocious 40 a few times and I have to admit I stayed indoors. The thought of camping in those temperatures did not appeal. Fortunately the heatwave ended a week ago, though we are still in drought with no rain since early June.

What I laughingly refer to as my lawn is crunchy underfoot and the garden looks more like the Serengeti than SW France, even the weeds have died, the only thing missing is the herds of wildebeest and the occasional roaming lion.

So what's it like camping in 45 degree heat? How do you cope?

I am very much looking forward to seeing your next blog upload covering the rest of your Morroccan journey.

All the best, Frederik

 

[cotswoldiver]

Great adventure and great reading as always - thanks for keeping us all up to date

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Said it before but awesome pictures and am also very jealous of your epic adventure :mrgreen:

 

[Supertramp]

Thank you, glad to know people enjoy it.

The bus is doing well! Amazing pictures, always look forward to seeing the new blog updates, I think this kind of adventure is something that a lot of us it would love to do at a drop of a hat, but work and family and life in general often create other problems along the way.
It's a trip of a lifetime, and something I would love to be able to achieve one day
I envy anyone who is in a position to do it, fair play to you both!

Keep the pictures coming, and most importantly, keep safe!

Cheers

Alistair

I agree. Ever since I've wanted and then bought a bus, the dream has always been to travel in it. Doesn't have to be thousands of miles to Morocco or Italy, even just up to the Lake District and I was always inspired by anyone who did, including yourself. Fortunately we've been able to make this happen and hopefully it'll persuade others to go.

Excellent. Really enjoyed your blog and photos. You write well

I had been wondering how you were getting on and how you were coping with the heat. The few people I know who go to Morrocco only do it in the winter. Here in the south of France we have had a heatwave with temps reaching a ferocious 40 a few times and I have to admit I stayed indoors. The thought of camping in those temperatures did not appeal. Fortunately the heatwave ended a week ago, though we are still in drought with no rain since early June.

What I laughingly refer to as my lawn is crunchy underfoot and the garden looks more like the Serengeti than SW France, even the weeds have died, the only thing missing is the herds of wildebeest and the occasional roaming lion.

So what's it like camping in 45 degree heat? How do you cope?

I am very much looking forward to seeing your next blog upload covering the rest of your Morroccan journey.

All the best, Frederik

Hi Frederik,
I think the best answer to that is you get used to it. Morocco's Atlantic Coast is a bit cooler, come inland, even only a few miles and temperatures soar. We just take things slowly, walk in the shade, drink a lot, but generally I think you just get used to the heat and sweat and accept it. Nights can be the worst but with the louvred windows and poptop windows open, there is normally a nice breeze that helps. In fact, one of our only nights in a Riad resulted in a worse nights sleep because it was even hotter than the bus!

Said it before but awesome pictures and am also very jealous of your epic adventure :mrgreen:

Thank you Alex, get VWH to give you a year off to spread the word :lol:

 

[Dickie524]

Love the pics, especially the night shot.

 

[who?1]

Great to meet you guys on Mojacar sea front this evening even if we did impose on your evening meal.

Glad you are having a great time! Good luck for the rest of your adventure.

Matt, Jo and William

 

[Myvanway]

Great pics.
Quality adventure.


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[Supertramp]

Well we're back

Been back a few weeks and I realise there has been no write up for ages, it was nigh on impossible in Italy to find a) free wifi and b) the time.

I'll try to upload a few things, but what an adventure. We completed 10,000 miles in just over five months and bar the fuel filter shake, not a jot of mechanical trouble. The bus performed remarkably and we're all very impressed. Even the 48 degree heat didn't faze her.
We had to cut the trip short and come back early due to job interviews being earlier than expected so I think our next trip will be to explore Eastern Europe, Germany and the Nordic countries.

 

[gas1man]

Welcome back, was a great read and glad there were no major problems.

J & P

 

[ozziedog]

Welcome back, and I can`t wait for the latest :mrgreen:

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :mrgreen:

 

[Tofufi]

Welcome back, glad you made it OK and looking forward to the photos