CyclingSouth Newsfeed http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/rss/ This is a newsfeed for everyone that's nerdy enough to have a newsreader. This way you'll be the first to know when there's a change on the website. (c)2020 Robert Sirre/Wiesje Korf - Cyclingsouth 10 3d image of Mud house by Ton van der Lee in Google Earth <p><strong><img alt="Deeplink to image on Google 3d Warehouse" align="right" src="http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/download?mid=b3192f906d8e740031863f9f2cfa3b89&amp;rtyp=lt&amp;ctyp=other" />August 12, 2007</strong></p> <p>Mali left some great impressions, even the places that were bound to be anti-climatic, like the mud town of Djenn&eacute;. Some time ago a was trying out Google Skethup and made a 3d model of the mud house of Ton van der Lee. You can see it in Google Earth via the following link:</p> <p><a href="http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b3192f906d8e740031863f9f2cfa3b89&amp;prevstart=0">http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b3192f906d8e740031863f9f2cfa3b89&amp;prevstart=0</a>&nbsp;(kies voor Google Earth)</p> <p>For more information, see <span class="smaller"><a href="http://home.planet.nl/~lee00301/sanouna.htm">http://home.planet.nl/~lee00301/sanouna.htm</a></span></p> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/journey/country.aspx?dest=34&topic=0&lang=1 8/12/2007 9:02:43 PM Countryinformation for Mali (General) has been updated. <p><strong><img alt="Deeplink to image on Google 3d Warehouse" align="right" src="http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/download?mid=b3192f906d8e740031863f9f2cfa3b89&amp;rtyp=lt&amp;ctyp=other" />August 12, 2007</strong></p> <p>Mali left some great impressions, even the places that were bound to be anti-climatic, like the mud town of Djenn&eacute;. Some time ago a was trying out Google Skethup and made a 3d model of the mud house of Ton van der Lee. You can see it in Google Earth via the following link:</p> <p><a href="http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b3192f906d8e740031863f9f2cfa3b89&amp;prevstart=0">http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b3192f906d8e740031863f9f2cfa3b89&amp;prevstart=0</a>&nbsp;(kies voor Google Earth)</p> <p>For more information, see <span class="smaller"><a href="http://home.planet.nl/~lee00301/sanouna.htm">http://home.planet.nl/~lee00301/sanouna.htm</a></span></p> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/journey/country.aspx?dest=34&topic=0&lang=1 8/12/2007 9:02:43 PM WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!!! <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>December&nbsp;21st - Cpetown, South Africa<BR></STRONG>Done, over, no more, we have arrived! We have sent our final mailing and are looking forward with mixed feelings to coming home. The last pictures can now be seen where they always are. (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Capetown, South Africa</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>November 27th - Port Elisabeth, South Africa<BR></STRONG>We are finishing up! The flight back home has been booked, the last stamps have been put in our passports; we are travelling through luxury South Africa. The are photos from Mozambique (Maputo), Lesotho and South Africa online.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Port Elisabeth, South Africa</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>October&nbsp;26th - Maputo, Mozambique<BR></STRONG>Some pictures available again of the arduous journey through the north of Mozambique and the tropical paradise in the south.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Maputo, Mozambique</STRONG>). To see what we have seen (or might have seen) while diving with Diversity in Tofo, see <A href="http://www.tethys.cz/galerie/index.php?gal=2004mozambik&amp;sl=5" target=_blank>this website</A>.</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101262.AVI">Off road through northern Mozambique (video)</A><STRONG></STRONG></LI></UL><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 12/21/2005 2:24:00 PM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>December&nbsp;21st - Cpetown, South Africa<BR></STRONG>Done, over, no more, we have arrived! We have sent our final mailing and are looking forward with mixed feelings to coming home. The last pictures can now be seen where they always are. (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Capetown, South Africa</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>November 27th - Port Elisabeth, South Africa<BR></STRONG>We are finishing up! The flight back home has been booked, the last stamps have been put in our passports; we are travelling through luxury South Africa. The are photos from Mozambique (Maputo), Lesotho and South Africa online.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Port Elisabeth, South Africa</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>October&nbsp;26th - Maputo, Mozambique<BR></STRONG>Some pictures available again of the arduous journey through the north of Mozambique and the tropical paradise in the south.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Maputo, Mozambique</STRONG>). To see what we have seen (or might have seen) while diving with Diversity in Tofo, see <A href="http://www.tethys.cz/galerie/index.php?gal=2004mozambik&amp;sl=5" target=_blank>this website</A>.</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101262.AVI">Off road through northern Mozambique (video)</A><STRONG></STRONG></LI></UL><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 12/21/2005 2:23:58 PM New photos online. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>November 27th - Port Elisabeth, South Africa<BR></STRONG>We are finishing up! The flight back home has been booked, the last stamps have been put in our passports; we are travelling through luxury South Africa. The are photos from Mozambique (Maputo), Lesotho and South Africa online.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Port Elisabeth, South Africa</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>October&nbsp;26th - Maputo, Mozambique<BR></STRONG>Some pictures available again of the arduous journey through the north of Mozambique and the tropical paradise in the south.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Maputo, Mozambique</STRONG>). To see what we have seen (or might have seen) while diving with Diversity in Tofo, see <A href="http://www.tethys.cz/galerie/index.php?gal=2004mozambik&amp;sl=5" target=_blank>this website</A>.</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101262.AVI">Off road through northern Mozambique (video)</A><STRONG></STRONG></LI></UL><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 11/27/2005 10:09:43 AM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>November 27th - Port Elisabeth, South Africa<BR></STRONG>We are finishing up! The flight back home has been booked, the last stamps have been put in our passports; we are travelling through luxury South Africa. The are photos from Mozambique (Maputo), Lesotho and South Africa online.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Port Elisabeth, South Africa</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>October&nbsp;26th - Maputo, Mozambique<BR></STRONG>Some pictures available again of the arduous journey through the north of Mozambique and the tropical paradise in the south.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Maputo, Mozambique</STRONG>). To see what we have seen (or might have seen) while diving with Diversity in Tofo, see <A href="http://www.tethys.cz/galerie/index.php?gal=2004mozambik&amp;sl=5" target=_blank>this website</A>.</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101262.AVI">Off road through northern Mozambique (video)</A><STRONG></STRONG></LI></UL><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 11/27/2005 10:09:42 AM Pictures from Mozambique. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>October&nbsp;27th - Maputo, Mozambique<BR></STRONG>Some pictures available again of the arduous journey through the north of Mozambique and the tropical paradise in the south.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Maputo, Mozambique</STRONG>). To see what we have seen (or might have seen) while diving with Diversity in Tofo, see <A href="http://www.tethys.cz/galerie/index.php?gal=2004mozambik&amp;sl=5">this website</A>.<STRONG></STRONG></P><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 10/26/2005 5:38:13 PM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>October&nbsp;27th - Maputo, Mozambique<BR></STRONG>Some pictures available again of the arduous journey through the north of Mozambique and the tropical paradise in the south.&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Maputo, Mozambique</STRONG>). To see what we have seen (or might have seen) while diving with Diversity in Tofo, see <A href="http://www.tethys.cz/galerie/index.php?gal=2004mozambik&amp;sl=5">this website</A>.<STRONG></STRONG></P><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 10/26/2005 5:38:12 PM Finally some news from Lilongwe, Malawi. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 9/20/2005 1:51:27 PM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>August&nbsp;20th - Lilongwe, Malawi<BR></STRONG>After a long period of silence we have finally made some new pictures available again and sent out a newsletter. We also just picked up the mail you have sent us, thank you very much again, the next postal addres will be in the Netherlands again! New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Lilongwe, Malawi</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 29th - Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali&#25s great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 9/20/2005 1:51:27 PM For many countries recipes have been added. (dutch only) <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=StyleStrongUnderline><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><STRONG><U>Mozambique: straatrecept</U></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> komt zodra we er iets leuks tegenkomen.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=StyleStrongUnderline><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><STRONG><U>Mozambique&nbsp;: restaurantrecept<o:p></o:p></U></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Voor eetavontururiers, als middagsnack op een warme dag, voorafje bij spannend diner? <STRONG>(v) Bananensoep!</STRONG><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">4 geschilde bananen<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">700 ml melk (houd 2 eetlepels achter) <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">geraspte schil en sap van sinaasappel <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">theelepel kaneel <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">theelepel suiker <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">eetlepel maizena<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN>zout<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">U krijgt het beste resultaat door de geschilde bananen en de melk in een staafmixer te pureren. Anders prakt u de bananen fijn en voegt u geleidelijk de melk toe. Klop alles op tot een gladde massa. Doe het mengsel over in een pan en voeg suiker en zout toe, en vervolgens sinaasappelraspsel en -sap. Dek de pan af en breng de soep aan de kook; laat hem op een lage warmtebron nog 5 minuten zachtjes koken. Roer de mazena met de achtergehouden melk tot een papje en voeg dit al roerend toe aan de soep. Laat de soep 2 minuten doorkoken tot hij licht gebonden is en dien hem warm of koud op met als garnering wat kaneelpoeder.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=FR style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: &#39Times New Roman&#39; mso-fareast-font-family: &#39Times New Roman&#39; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Bron&nbsp;: smulweb.nl, juttak</SPAN></I> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/journey/country.aspx?topic=recipe 8/10/2005 3:33:52 PM The contact page has been updated <P>Their are different ways of keeping in touch:</P><P><STRONG>1. </STRONG>We'll be very happy with all the <STRONG>poste-restante-post</STRONG>. Letters can be posted untill the<STRONG>&nbsp;8th of&nbsp;august </STRONG>to Lilongwe, where we will arrive about three weeks later:</P><P><STRONG>SIRRE, Robert </STRONG>of<STRONG> KORF, Wiesje<BR>Poste Restante<BR>General Post Office<BR></STRONG><STRONG>Lilongwe<BR>MALAWI</STRONG></P><P><EM>Please put a&nbsp;retour adress at the envelope,&nbsp;your letter might not arrive in time or too early and be sent back.</EM></P><P>The other cities where we will visit the post office are:<BR>Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE<BR><STRONG></STRONG></P><P><STRONG>2.&nbsp;Email: </STRONG>you <STRONG></STRONG>can mail us at info at cyclingsouth.nl </P><P><STRONG>3. Visit us</STRONG>! Do you happen to be in Africa in the neighbourhood of where we are, or are you planning a trip, who knows there is an opportunity to meet. We'd like it!</P><!-- /Content --> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/default.aspx?lang=1 7/29/2005 10:59:39 AM The poste restante information has been updated <P>Their are different ways of keeping in touch:</P><P><STRONG>1. </STRONG>We'll be very happy with all the <STRONG>poste-restante-post</STRONG>. Letters can be posted untill the<STRONG>&nbsp;8th of&nbsp;august </STRONG>to Lilongwe, where we will arrive about three weeks later:</P><P><STRONG>SIRRE, Robert </STRONG>of<STRONG> KORF, Wiesje<BR>Poste Restante<BR>General Post Office<BR></STRONG><STRONG>Lilongwe<BR>MALAWI</STRONG></P><P><EM>Please put a&nbsp;retour adress at the envelope,&nbsp;your letter might not arrive in time or too early and be sent back.</EM></P><P>The other cities where we will visit the post office are:<BR>Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE<BR><STRONG></STRONG></P><P><STRONG>2.&nbsp;Email: </STRONG>you <STRONG></STRONG>can mail us at info at cyclingsouth.nl </P><P><STRONG>3. Visit us</STRONG>! Do you happen to be in Africa in the neighbourhood of where we are, or are you planning a trip, who knows there is an opportunity to meet. We'd like it!</P><!-- /Content --> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/default.aspx?lang=1 7/29/2005 10:59:39 AM We have been on Safari! <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>July 29th- Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali's great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 7/29/2005 10:41:16 AM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>July 29th- Moshi, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>From Masaka we have biked towards Arusha, including some great days through Masaai country, to meet up with Koen and Rafaella. With them we did a fantastic Safari. They also brought all your mail, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!<BR>New photos can be seen here:&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Moshi,Tanzania </STRONG>and <STRONG>Moshi, Safari</STRONG>).</P><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali's great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 7/29/2005 10:41:14 AM We have visited Masaka. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Fotos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Verzonden mailings</A></DIV><H4>Logboek</H4><P><STRONG>6 Juli - Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We hebben ons project in Masaka bezocht en er staan ook weer wat nieuws fotos online (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donateurs, bedankt&nbsp;</STRONG>en <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>).&nbsp;Als&nbsp;de afbeelding van de&nbsp;namen van de donateurs niet duidelijk genoeg is, kun je&nbsp;<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">hier</A>&nbsp;het origineel vinden.<STRONG></STRONG></P><P><STRONG>14 Juni - Eldoret, Kenia <BR></STRONG>Er staan wat nieuwe fotos van een stukje Rift-vallei (Kenia) online (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenia).</P><P><STRONG>4 Juni - Nairobi, Kenia <BR></STRONG>Met op het randje van overgewicht (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>gezamenlijk 100 kg bagage</A>) zijn we in Nairobi aangekomen. Raar om ineens zo'n sprong te maken.</P><P><STRONG>1 Juni - Douala, Kameroen <BR></STRONG>Er staan nieuwe fotos online over het laatste stuk ringroad in Kameroen (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Kameroen). Ook hebben we nog twee videotjes vanaf de top van Mt Kameroen. Vandaag vliegen we naar Kenia!</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">Vanaf de top</A> (beetje veel herrie) <LI><A href="/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje boven de krater</A> </LI></UL><P><STRONG>17 Mei - Bamenda, Kameroen <BR></STRONG>Er staan nieuwe fotos online over Nigeria en Kameroen (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Calabar, Nigeria en Kumbo, Kameroen). <BR>Nog een video uit Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Geïrriteerde olifant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>20 April - Kano, Nigeria <BR></STRONG>We hebben een mail verzonden over Anansie en de spannend Nigeriaanse grensovergang (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">verzonden mailings</A>). Ook staan er nieuwe fotos online gezet (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Kano, Nigeria). <BR>Na een laatste, hete etappe door de Sahel in Niger, rijden we nu weer zuidwaarts richting Kameroen.</P><P><STRONG>23 Maart - Cotonou, Benin <BR></STRONG>Een nieuwe mailing is verzonden (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">verzonden mailings</A>) en we hebben nieuwe fotos online gezet (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Cotonou, Benin). <BR>We hebben de visa voor Niger in onze zak en zijn voor even, 10 dagen ongeveer, op weg naar het noorden!</P><P><STRONG>20 Februari - Kumasi, Ghana <BR></STRONG>Ehm, niet dus, onze excuses. Na de diefstal in Bamako (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Verzonden mailings</A>) en nog meer stof zijn we via Burkina Faso in het tropische gedeelte van Ghana aangekomen. Vanuit Ouagadougou hebben we al wat fotos geupload, en nu volgen er meer. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso en Kumasi, Ghana) <BR>Burkina Faso en Ghana zijn ontspannen, het wordt langzaam minder stoffig en het eten wordt diverser! Verse ananas, mango en kokosnoot, en in de avond hebben we keus! Oh ja, we zijn ook de 10.000 km grens gepasseerd (we zijn al bijna op 11.000). <BR></P><P><STRONG>5 Januari - Bamako, Mali <BR></STRONG>Na een lange stoffige reis zijn we in Bamako aangekomen. Wat fotos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Kayes en Bamako, Mali) <BR>Omdat we hier nog wat dagen langer blijven om visa te regelen, Mali's prachtige hoofdstad te bekijken en uit te rusten, kun je binnenkort meer nieuws verwachten.</P><P><STRONG>26 December - Tambacounda, Senegal <BR></STRONG>Het lukte de volgende dag toch weer niet, helaas. In ieder geval iedereen een prettige kerst toegewensd en een gelukkig nieuw jaar. Er staan nieuwe fotos online vanuit Tambacounda, Senegal. Ze staan weer hier: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Tambacounda, Senegal) <BR>Iedereen nog enorm bedankt voor de stapel poste restante die we in Banjul hebben onvangen! <BR></P><P><STRONG>17 December - Sukuta, Gambia <BR></STRONG>Er staan nieuwe fotos online vanuit Sukuta, Gambia. Ze staan weer hier: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Sukuta, Gambia) <BR><EM>en sorry voor het korte bericht, wellicht morgen meer...</EM></P><P><STRONG>9 December - Saint Louis, Senegal <BR></STRONG>Het laatste stukje Sahara zit er voorlopig op en we hebben de oversteek naar Senegal gemaakt! De overgang is gigantisch, we zien wrattenzwijnen, varanen, pelikanen en veel meer leuke beestjes. Foto's staan weer hier <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Saint Louis, Senegal)</P><P><STRONG>23 November - Nouadibhou, Mauritanië <BR></STRONG>We hebben etappe 1 van de Sahara-oversteek erop zitten, die redelijk zwaar, maar erg mooi was. We bereiden ons voor op etappe 2, naar Noukchott. Internet is even slecht hier, maar toch een paar nieuwe fotos kun je weer vinden op: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>12 November - Laayoune, Marokko <BR></STRONG>Wiesje is wat hersteld en met 110 kilometer per dag zijn we door het eerste stuk Sahara naar Laayoune gebikkeld, waar we ons voorbereiden op het tweede stuk richting de Mauritaanse grens. Fotos staan weer hier: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (zie Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>1 November - Tiznit, Marokko <BR></STRONG>We houden vanwege stakende darmwegen een extra rustdag in Tiznit, voordat we kilometers gaan maken richting Layoune en Dakla. Hier is een internetcafe waar ik wel kan zien wat voor filpjes ik heb geschoten:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">Achtervolging</A> <LI><A href="/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Kloofje</A> <LI><A href="/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Afdaling pas in Hoge Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>Als je een computer hebt die een beetje bij de tijd is, hoef je slechts op de link te klikken, de rest volgt vanzelf. Voor de mensen bij wie dat niet gebeurt: helaas is uw huisnerd waarschijnlijk net op reis.</P><P><STRONG>31 Oktober - Taroudannt, Marokko <BR></STRONG>We zijn de Atlas over! Zwaarder was echter de wind tegen. Helaas geen fotos van vervelende kindjes, wel van de bergen. Ins Allah volgt een volgende keer een serietje filmpjes. Nu volle bak wind tegen richting Laayoune en de Mauretaanse grens! Er zijn weer wat fotos geupload (zie <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> bij Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)</P><P><STRONG>14 Oktober - Fès, Marokko</STRONG> <BR>We hebben een fijn endje gefietst, via Chefchouen en het Rif gebergte naar Fès, waar we alweer alle lekkenijen uitproberen, en vakantie vieren. Voor we vertrokken hebben we nog poste restante opgehaald in Tanger, bedankt! <BR>Hieronder staan een paar geluiden die we hebben opgenomen in Spanje (klik en zet je boxen aan) <BR><A href="/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Gieren in een kloof bij Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Burlende herten in de extremadura</A></P><P>Ook hebben we weer wat fotos van onderweg geupload, ze staan <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>Na onze vakantie, over twee dagen vertrekken we naar het eerste echte uitdagende stuk, via het Atlas gebergte richting het zuiden. de lijntjes op de kaart zijn gestippeld....</P><P><STRONG>7 oktober - Tanger, Marokko <BR></STRONG>We eten onze buikjes vol in de Medina, Tanger bevalt uitstekend! Nieuwe fotos staan weer hier (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ). Vanuit Fes wat uitgebreider nieuws.</P><P><STRONG>25 aug 2004 - Toledo, Spanje</STRONG> <BR>We hebben weer een twee halve rustdagen. Gisteren lekker alles gewassen, envandaag een beetje shrijven, de site bijwerken en misschien zelfs ijs eten. We hebben een klein feestje te vieren: de eerst 2000 km zitten erop! Nieuwe fotos staan weer hier: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>18 Aug 2004 - Lumbier, Spanje</STRONG> <BR>Eens rustdagje op een te dure camping in het begin van Spanje. Fotos staan <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. Ook hebben we een <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">nieuwsbrief</A> verstuurd.</P><P><STRONG>9 aug - Nieuws uit Limoges, Frankrijk.</STRONG></P><STYLE><!--#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}--></STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 7/6/2005 10:37:44 AM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali's great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 7/6/2005 10:37:44 AM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>July 6th- Bukoba, Tanzania<BR></STRONG>We have visited our project in Masaka and have made some new photos available&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> <STRONG>Donators, Thanks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Bukoba, Tanzania</STRONG>). If the image of the names of donators is not clear enough, you can find and enlarged version <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/content/dagboek/050706%20Sponsors/namen.JPG">here</A>.</P><P><STRONG>June 14th- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali's great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 7/6/2005 10:37:44 AM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali's great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 6/14/2005 1:15:02 PM The diary has been updated. <DIV id=featurebar><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">Photos</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A></DIV><H4>Log</H4><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new pictures online of the Rift valley, Kenya&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Eldoret, Kenya).</P><STRONG><P><STRONG>June 4th&nbsp;- Nairobi, Kenya<BR></STRONG></STRONG>On the edge of being overweight &nbsp;(<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photos/6/323.jpg" target=_blank>together we&nbsp;had&nbsp;100 kg of luggage</A>) we arrived in Nairobi. Strange to make a jump like this.</P><P><STRONG>June 1st- Douala, Cameroon</STRONG><BR>There are some new photos about the last stretch of ringroad in Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> Limbe, Cameroon). Also we uploaded some videos of our ascent of Mt Cameroon. Today we fly to Kenya!</P><UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102350_top.AVI">From the&nbsp;top</A> (lots of noise) <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12102354_krater.AVI">Wiesje above the crater</A> </LI></UL><STRONG><P>May 17th- Bamenda, Cameroon<BR></STRONG>New photos have been put online&nbsp;about Nigeria and hilly Cameroon (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Calabar, Nigeria and Kumbo, Cameroon).<BR>A videoclip&nbsp;from Nigeria:</P><UL><LI><A href="/images/video/12101964_bozeolifant.AVI">Irritated&nbsp;elephant in Yankari</A></LI></UL><P><STRONG>April 20th - Kano, Nigeria<BR></STRONG>We have sent a thriller about Anansie and the nigerian border crossing&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>). Also some new photos have been made available (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Kano, Nigeria).<BR>We have finished the last arduous stretch of Sahel, and are cycling south again through Nigeria in the direction of Cameroon.</P><P><STRONG>March 23rd- Cotonou, Benin<BR></STRONG>A new mailing has been sent (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">sent mailings</A>) en&nbsp;new photos have been put online&nbsp;(see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;Cotonou, Benin).<BR>We have got our visa for Niger and for a little while, about 10 days, we are cycling north!</P><P><STRONG>Februari 20th- Kumasi, Ghana</STRONG><BR>Ehm, not, our apologies. After the theft in Bamako (see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/sentmailings.aspx">Sent mailings</A>) and more dust, we biked throught Burkina Faso to end up in tropical Kumasi, Ghana.From Ouagadougou we already uploaded some images, here are some more:<BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see&nbsp;Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Kumasi, Ghana)<BR>Burkina Faso&nbsp;and Ghana are relaxed, it becomes less dusty and the food is more diverse! Fresh pineapple, mango and cocnut, and in the evening we have a choice! Oh yeah we also passed the 10.000 km barrier (actually, we are almost at 11.000)!</P><P><STRONG><STRONG>January 5th- Bamako, Mali<BR></STRONG></STRONG>After een arduous journey, where we just missed the Paris-Dakar rally, we arrived in Bamako. Some photos: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Kayes and Bamako, Mali)<BR>As we are here for multiple days to arrange visa, to rest and to see Mali's great capital, more info will follow shortly.</P><P><STRONG>December 26th - Tambacounda, Senegal<BR></STRONG>Merry christmas and a happy new year everybody! New pictures available from our trip through the Gambia and Senegal: <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A>&nbsp;(see Tambacounda, Senegal)<BR>And thanks to everyone who sent us poste restante mail, it was a big party in Banjul!</P><STRONG><P></STRONG><STRONG>December&nbsp;17th - Sukuta, Gambia<BR></STRONG>New pictures available from our trip from Noukchott to Sukuta, The Gambia: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouakchott and Sukuta)<BR><EM>sorry for the short message, maybe tomorrow more</EM></P><P><STRONG>November 23rd - Nouadibhou, Mauritania<BR></STRONG>After a long tiresome but great drive through the first etappe of the Sahara, we havereached Nouadibhou. Though internet conditions are rough, still some new pictures. More news after etappe 2 from Nouakchott. Photos can be found again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Nouadibhou)</P><P><STRONG>November 12th- Laayoune, Morocco <BR></STRONG>Wiesje recovered somewhat and with 110 kilometers per day we ride throught the first stretch of Sahara desert towards Laayoune, where we prepare for the second part towards the Mauritanian border. Photos are available again here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (see Laayoune)</P><P><STRONG>November 1st - Tiznit, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you:</P>Because our intestins are having a break, so are we. Just before we will be making miles towards Layoune and Dakla. In Tiznit there is and internetcafe where I can see the movie I made, so now so can you: <UL><LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100429_achtervolging.AVI">The Chase</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100532_kloofje.AVI">Mind the gap</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/video/12100542_afdaling_pas.AVI">Descent of the pass in the High Atlas</A> </LI></UL><P>If your pc is somewhat new, you probably just have to click the link to see the movies, otherwise please contact your local nerd.</P><STRONG><STRONG><P>October 31st- Taroudannt, Morocco <BR></STRONG></STRONG>We have crossed the Atlas! The wind proved to be more difficult though. Unfortunately no pictures of annoying kids, but a few of the mountains. Ins Allah next time a small series of movieclips. For now full speed ahead against the wind towards Laayoune and the Mauritanian border! Again a few pictures have been uploaded, see <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> (at Taroudannt en Ouarzazate)<STRONG> </P><P><STRONG>October 14th - Fès, Morocco</STRONG> <BR></STRONG>We have cycled a nice trip, via Chefchouen and the Rif mountains to Fès, where we try al the local dishes and have our 4 day vacation. Before we departed we have collected the poste restante, thanks for sending! <BR>Below are some sounds we have recorded in Spain, turn on your speakers and listen. <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040918_Lumbier_gieren.MP3">Vultures in Lumbier</A> <BR><A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/sounds/040926_extramadura_burlende_herten.MP3">Deer in the Extremadura</A> </P><P>We also uploaded some pictures from underway, as usual you can find them <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) <BR>The next stretch will lead us though the High Atlas mountains, where the lines on ur map are dotted...</P><P><STRONG>October 7th, Tanger, Morocco</STRONG> <BR>Were eating our bellies full in Tangiers! Some news photos again available <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/ ">here</A> (<A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> ) More elaborate news in about a week from Fes!</P><P><STRONG>August 25th&nbsp;- Toledo, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Two days of rest, yesterday we washed, today we´ll be enjoying Toledo, Spain.We might even have some icecream, as we have a smal party to celebrate: our first 2000 kilometers! News photos here: <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/</A> </P><P><STRONG>August 18th&nbsp;- Lumbier, Spain</STRONG> <BR>Another day of rest in, now in Lumbier, Spain. Photos are <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/images/photomatic/">hier</A>. We also sent a <A href="http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/contact/mailinglist">newsletter</A>.</P><P><STRONG>August 27th<BR></STRONG>Our gear on display has moved <A href="/voorbereidingen/paklijst/">here</A></P><STYLE>#featurebar {BACKGROUND: #999966;FILTER: alpha(opacity:70);FLOAT: right;MARGIN-LEFT: 4px;PADDING: 3px;BORDER: 2px solid black}#featurebar a {color:white}</STYLE> http://www.cyclingsouth.nl/dagboek/default.aspx?lang=1 6/14/2005 1:15:02 PM