Sahara Day 2 -
Bleary eyed it was onto the coach and over the massive salt lake. It really did surprise me how much distance was covered by the salt lake and at times it was mesmerising.

Stopped off at a little shop to change to 4x4's, had to pick our fellow passengers carefully as there were a few on the coach that we didn't want to be stuck with. Off we set out to go further into the Sahara. On the horizon I could see what looked like a new building, it was a film set they've been using out there for the new Antonio Banderas film Black Gold. Occasionally a massive plume of black smoke would appear in the sky as they were blowing things up on set!!

Off into the sand dunes we went with the driver throwing the car around, up and over the dunes. On occasion it felt like a log flume ride when you got to the top and saw the massive drop below you! It was great fun as we stopped for dunes shaped like camels and tackled some big soft sand dunes and slid down them the other side!

When we stopped we weren't too sure where we were but I was very happy to get a mobile reception and call Lily to wish her a happy birthday! Thanks to the Hollywood crew for undoubtedly bringing a booster with them! Over the top of the rim we saw the film set beneath us! I couldn't believe there was so much still there. We slid down the sand dune to get to it and again off peak worked in our favour as numerous times we turned around to find no one there! Sy was in his element taking photos of the buildings.
Eventually it was back to the bus to carry on to our next stop, the mountain oasis. I wasn't expecting much but it was beautiful, the green leaves really contrasted the pale sand and to my surprise the waterfall was warm. I really did wish that id bought my cossie as would have loved a swim in it.

Onto the coach for the final leg of the trip, lunch & a quick language lesson. Although we covered 1100km and at times it was long haul on the coach we were both very glad we'd done the trip and had some great experiences along the way. We made it back to the hotel & couldn't wait to climb into our beds and relax!