It's past midnight, and, as usual when I'm about to travel, I'm late to bed.
Thoughts buzzing through my head re logistics, whether we have packed enough (groan, said Sunder) and, more importantly, have we packed the right stuff.
I said to Matt Savage the other week... what should we pack to go to Morocco?
The wise sage replies.... well, pack & go to Morocco. When you come back, you will know what to pack.
Thanks Matt, but I know what he means.
Yet packing isn't just about things, it's about your mindset too.
So many things to consider, but as long as you have passport, money, a toppa vehicle, a wonderful carmate, and a great set of companions, job's a good-un.
Let's Live The Dream!
Cheers
Steve
PS If my iphone app works, blogs and the odd 4-toe should follow roughly daily from me, and possibly from others in our group of fine chaps and chapesses.

MOROCCO OVERLAND FIVE VERY OLD LAND ROVERS HAVE DRIVEN OVERLAND FROM ENGLAND ON MAY 1ST 2011 TO ADVENTURE IN MOROCCO. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE FINALLY ALL HOME SAFE AND SOUND. THANKS ALSO FOR ALL YOUR POSITIVE COMMENTS, WISHES AND ENCOURAGEMENT. WHAT NEXT? WE WOULD LIKE TO RETURN ONE DAY...SOON? PICTURE ABOVE IS OF ALL THE MAIN PLAYERS AT CHIGAGA IN THE SAHAHA
HERE ARE THE FAMOUS FIVE
HERE ARE THE FIVE VEHICLES TO COMPLETE THE TRIP
VEHICLE 1. JOHN & MARTIN HORNE, SERIES 109 CARAWAGON
VEHICLE 2. MICK, LOUISE & WILLIAM OUTHWAITE, SERIES 109 DORMOBILE
VEHICLE 3. PATRICK, ROBIN & SUSAN SANDERSON, SERIES 109 CARAWAGON
VEHICLE 4. PAUL & LANCE KELLETT, SERIES 88 PLANNED BUT 1988 110 EVENTUALLY
VEHICLE 5. MIKE PICKWELL & STEVE WALKER, SERIES 109 CARAWAGON
VEHICLE 1. JOHN & MARTIN HORNE, SERIES 109 CARAWAGON
VEHICLE 2. MICK, LOUISE & WILLIAM OUTHWAITE, SERIES 109 DORMOBILE
VEHICLE 3. PATRICK, ROBIN & SUSAN SANDERSON, SERIES 109 CARAWAGON
VEHICLE 4. PAUL & LANCE KELLETT, SERIES 88 PLANNED BUT 1988 110 EVENTUALLY
VEHICLE 5. MIKE PICKWELL & STEVE WALKER, SERIES 109 CARAWAGON
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Friday, 29 April 2011
'Sunder' the Carawagon
Here is a bit about our vehicle (No.5) Sunder...
1968 SERIES 2A CARAWAGON
Converted to a carawagon direct from the Land Rover factory in 1968 by Searle of Sunbury, a boat builder with a penchant for design. Can sleep four; two in bunks when the roof is up, with two below in a cosy double sofa bed. Cupboards, a sink, cooker and rear awning made up the living space.
Recent modifications include two large water tanks, one feeding the sink pump, the other to a heat exchanger and a hot shower. Also the engine was changed to a 200TDi, with additional power steering, front disc brakes and lots of sound-proofing! A new extended awning gives added living space and rear weather protection.
First owned by the High Sheriff of Hereford, Sunder then did duty on safari in Africa until returning to England in 1988. After various owners she passed to the notable overlander John Horne, thence to a fensman who began a lengthy, fastidious rebuild & dreamt of adventure. This was not to be, and I was fortunate to buy a ‘bitsa’ from him. Two years later (2011) and thanks to Matt Savage, Martin Dennis et al, the carefully restored & modified vehicle was ready for some serious overlanding, beginning with a 5,000 mile expedition to Morocco.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Looking Forward to the Trip.

It hardly seems real that just over a week from now we shall be setting off for the Moroccan Sahara. I am sure that we all have our own aspirations for the trip - mine centre on the amazing photographic and wildlife potential, the taste of the desert which has fascinated me for years and the enjoyment of the experience with a great bunch of like minded people.
Bring it on!!
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Sunny Maroc
We're all going to sunny Maroc!!!
Really looking forward to getting going, but fully expect to be covered in oil all the way. Any fool can buy a new 4 x 4 and drive to Marocco , but in a 40 year old Landy, it's an adventure.
Really looking forward to getting going, but fully expect to be covered in oil all the way. Any fool can buy a new 4 x 4 and drive to Marocco , but in a 40 year old Landy, it's an adventure.
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