It was actually a bit nippy last night up in the roof, but well worth it for the star gazing. Four satellites, two shooting stars and a very bright Milky Way. Woke up to clear skies and a cloud inversion down in the valley. We were hiking by just after 08:00 and ascended up above… Read more

To avoid the heat of the day, we were up earlier today and had already had breakfast by the time the sun had risen. During the night I had got up and spent a while on the rooftop looking at the stars! So many of them! And the Milky Way was so bright, it looked… Read more

We arrived after dark in the village of Armd, but in time for a big meal and our first ‘mint tea’ of the expedition. I didn’t sleep that well, but was at least glad to be horizontal when we eventually turned in just before midnight. I’ve worked with. Mohammed several times over a period spanning… Read more

A total change of scene for the next week! I’ve got all I can carry in my rucksack and after negotiating Manchester Airport, suddenly I’m in Africa! First time back here since 2019. Marrakesh was hot! We soon sorted our transport and have managed to miss most of the madness of the city and headed… Read more

A super day in the local neighbourhood, making the most of the afternoon sunshine. A nice way to spend my last day in North Wales, before heading to Africa tomorrow! The morning rains took until lunchtime to pass over, which gave me chance to pack my final bits of trekking kit and check the paperwork… Read more