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Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
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Old 10 Oct 2013
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Leaving Sweden to do reconnaissance in Morocco

Today Chris, Jonas and Lisa are heading off on their journey to Morocco!

I will take the info from Lisa's blog and put it here for you to enjoy! Lisa's blog can be found here: Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris

The trip is meant to be reconnaissance for future trips with Chris's company Explore 360 (there will also be updates on https://www.facebook.com/Explore360degrees).

So here is today's entry:

We are leaving today! Chris, Jonas and I. Three BMW F800GS motorbikes loaded with cameras, tents, extra parts and plenty of adventure spirit! =)
The ferry goes from Gothenburg to Kiel. Then we will drive the bikes to Hamburg, about 84 kilometers. From Hamburg to south France by train. Another 200 kilometers by bike and a Italian ferry to Tangier in Morocco. About 4 days to get to Africa.
In Morocco we have 2-3 weeks of exploring to do! Stay tuned

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Thursday afternoon



We had loads of time to go from Särö to Gothenburg but we managed to leave in last minute and stressed away to the Ferryl.
After a bitter second place in the ”music quiz” we deserved a nice food and wine buffe

Thursday afternoon | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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Autozug from Hamburg to Narbonne



Heavy winds on the way to Hamburg. Pitstop at German Touratech to add some more ”just have to have stuff”. I got myself a ”cameltoe”…!?!? A sidestand extention thing so the bike will bea easy to park on loose ground. Just loaded the GSés on the Autozug and have 20 houers to go to Narbonne. Autoug is a train that carries cars and motorbikes. Sushi for lunch =)

Autozug from Hamburg to Narbonne | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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G'day from central Queensland Australia

Will follow with interest.nice photographs.Noel
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Having lots of fun, doing fine and we arrived safely!



They are here!

Having lots of fun, doing fine and we arrived safely! | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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Our travel route

You can follow the trip on a map here!


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sounds like fun!
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13 october – First night in Morocco



13 october – First night in Morocco | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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Eid al-Adha



We arrived late at night to a small village in the mountains. The camp site was closed but Aziz, a local was so kind to invite us to his home. He gave us two rooms with beds and chai tea.


The next day we experienced Eid al-Adha, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. A sheep was sacrified to Allah and the streets were covered in blood.


Eid al-Adha | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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Atlas mountains



After 3 days in Morocco we still don't know what time it is. GPS time, phone time, local time that seems to change by day… sometimes by 15-30 minutes…

16 oktober – Middel Atlas mountains | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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So far the best day of riding in Morocco!











My new bike is a killer! It feels small, fast and it really loves the gravel and bumpy roads. The weight of around 220 kg only shows when trying to lift it up after a fall.

A fabulous day in the Atlas mountains with about 110 kilometers. Best birthday ever!

http://nordlind.com/so-far-the-best-...ig-in-morocco/


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Atlas mountains



Atlas mountains | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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Buy a carpet?



Buy a carpet? | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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Merzouga desert, Erg Chebbi



37 degrees celsius and sand that polished our faces with the wind.

Merzouga desert, Erg Chebbi | Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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A quick note from Lisa

With a fantastic view of the sand dunes, offroad vehicles and camels passing right by I am taking a afternoon swim in the pool at Ksar Sania oasis.

Lisa Nordlind - på motorcykel i Afrika med Jonas och Chris


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