The man said, “Just keep going South until you run out of bitumen – then turn left.” And we did… but it wasn’t as easy as that! He also said, “If you get caught outside the truck during a sandstorm – lie down – back to wind – and just keep rocking from side to side. Stay on top of the sand.” And we did (once) – and it worked!
There will be several chapters in this section – so we can share the writing… Links to each chapter are under Pages – on right – and below.
London to Le Mans, France – by Keith (because he speaks French, and we’re hoping to contact some old friends – before trip 2.)
Le Mans to Torremolinos, Spain – by the three of us – because we couldn’t rely on any one of us to tell the whole story…
Torremolinos to Tunis, Tunisia – by the three of us again – but for the last time. We lose one of the team here. Not carelessness – he was called home. And a very funny episode in a Turkish Bath…
Tunis to Cairo, Egypt – by the two of us – some embarrasment for John – and serious reflections for all of us. Peter leaves us in Cairo.
Cairo to Istanbul, Turkey – David and John go it alone. David falls in love – and John spends a week in a family of women. The Syrian Tank Corps causes them some concern – and they blow an engine in Ankara.
Istanbul to London – David and John bring the Old Blue Truck home – but not without trauma. A drug search entering Greece – brake failure on the treacherous roads at Skala – a military coup in Athens – a casino win in Monte Carlo – and obligatory visits to all the iconic tourist sites of Europe. Back in London the OBT is sold – for GBP 20 – and was last seen being prepared for yet another trip to Europe and beyond…
