A nice leisurely breakfast shared with a Russian, that lives in Hampstead Heath! Nearly joined 3 Portuguese lads (from the Azores!) and the Russian on a desert camp trip to the dunes. But I’d had enough of sand! Set off at 10, a little chilly in the wind. The Frenchman that had stopped on the way to Foum Zagid in his Renault 19 saw me and turned around to stop for a chat again. Nice man, wanted to buy me a beer in Zagora. Wasn’t sure if I would stay in Za...

Tried to make an early start from the hotel in Trafaroute. Hotel owner said breakfast would be 9 as the coffee machine takes a long time to warm up. He was nowhere to be seen at 8. So I left some money and had eggs and tea at a cafe in town. Realised the night before that I hadn’t packed my tubeless repair kit. Then more worryingly, realised I completely forgot tyre levers! Epic error!! Quick scout around Trafaroute, everything closed. No early birds around ...

Early start to catch the 0425 train, thanks for the lift egg! Slightly concerned by man that went into the toilet at London Bridge but didn’t reappear until just before Gatwick. Chose not to raise the alarm to avoid missing flight. Turned out he was just smashed. Seamless journey from St Albans to Agadir. Nice new easy A321. Smooth exit from the airport. Slight apprehension about blown tubeless tires on the flight, but the bike survived perfectly. Built and pa...