Soundtrack: Fito y Fitipaldis - Antes De Que Cuentes Diez
One have to stand up from where you fell, so will I…
Yesterday a new friend from Greece arrived here to Palma del Río, Spain, his name is Aggelos C. Koutroubas. He is currently travelling around Europe on his BMW R1200GS. I got in contact with Anggelos on the HUBB when we both were looking for some company to head down the west coast of Africa. Aggelos is a great and happy 27 year old guy (drinks beer), though he seems to have an even greather need for sleep in the mornings than me ;oP It is his first time to visit Africa but is looking forward to it with great excitement. After reaching The Gambia, Aggelos will go back to Europe on his bike or on a flight. I will continue towards Cape Town, South Africa.
While I am waiting on my new rear suspension to arrive here in Spain from Denmark. Aggelos and I are preparring the bikes to head for Rabat which is around 500-600 kilometers away. It should be achiveable in a day or so. We both need visas for Mauritania which we will get at the embassy in Morocco. After that we are heading down to West Sahara and to Mauritania to visit my friend Erik Lathouwers in Nouadhibou who has promised to keep the beers cold for us.
You will get much more news from both of us as we progress our journey to The Gambia.
Don’t forget to keep a close eye on our progress at the map (Real-Time Tracking) in the sidebar, as we might be slowed down because of too much beers and rum This time we smuggle large amounts of alcohol with us into Morocco.
Wish both of us good luck with crossing the Moroccan border without any search.
People (especially Amaury from France) often tell me I have a lot of things on my bike, but I think Aggelos beats me in this!
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March 3rd, 2010 at 10:01 PM
We cross our fingers for you both!!! Good luck in your increible adventure and enjoy a lot. Do not look back and know that however far you’re here you’ll always have a helping hand, full support and all the love you need. ENJOY YOUR DREAM, MCGYVER!!! See you soon and take care with elephants… hehehehe
March 11th, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Hi all the best for your adventures trip have lots of fun and take care. Go and live your dream and do post your images once you are back. I will be back to see it.
March 11th, 2010 at 8:40 AM
So you finally took the big decision to move on with the journey??
(Keep her away from sharp objects! hihihi!)
What does Beatriz say about this??
I also see you met my friend Aggelos!
He is a great guy and you will be in good company mate! 
Wish you both have a great time and all the best for the upcoming Big Adventure! I am very jealous (in a good way of course)…
Keep in touch!
Nick
March 12th, 2010 at 11:16 PM
TO NICK:
HE-HE-HE you are so nice! Not, just I say to make fun. Don´t worry I´m not so bad hehe. He was in PDR with a very big knife in the kitchen and without blood on the floor so I´m not so dangerous.
Seriously now, he is good in Zebrabar (camp in St. Louis-Senegal) in good company with a lot of people from Europe and enjoing with beers and funny conversations. In a short time he will go to The Gambia with a friend who known from there. Definitly he´s enjoing his life like we should do ourself with our.
About Aggelos… he is a cool guy, was here around 3 days and I have to say that he sleeps more than Mick (hehe sorry Aggelos & Mick). He left to Mick in Mauritania in the border of Senegal I´m so sorry for him, but he´s heading back to Europe. We have to say: “Good trip and take care yourself”
Take it easy on the road! Kisses, Bea (Hannibal Lecter hihi)