Tunisia

Amazing!

Thanks again!

2 Thierry:

In fact we did not plan to do serious off-road, but as many times before trouble found us. We didn’t expect to find so much mud and we are not brave enough to go on trails like you and your friends.

Before trip I was concerned with road to Ksar Ghilane, I had information that work on paving the road is in progress. Now we know it was done month before we arrived.

I speak only English, know some German, and understand few common words in French and Italian.

Everybody speaks French, Italian is close second. English is understood and spoken by lot of people, but not everybody. In fact there was no problem with communication. We always managed to combine few languages, and arm signs are always helpful.

Damir, you continue to amaze! What a fantastic adventure.

That bit about the crazy kids is pretty alarming--but what a great story.

Keep it coming!

Day six, 02.05.07, Ksar Ghilane

Before heading towards Ksar Ghilane we tried to gather some info about road conditions. I knew that road, known as Pipeline road is in process of surfacing, but I didn’t know how far work progressed. All answers were the same: “Road is good.” So far we learned that it can mean anything.





There are approx. 50 km of road before turning south towards Ksar. It is still early, road is deserted, so it is fine opportunity for some posing in front of camera. No, it is not Lawrence of Arabia on his Brough Superior.





At last we turn towards south. First part of the road is very good. Around middle of the way is Bir Soltane with famous cafe. Whole interior is covered by stickers and business cards left by travelers. We left some marks of our presence there. Little explanation, HR is vehicle sign for Croatia (like F for France or D for Germany), because we call our country Hrvatska. You can spot same sticker on my rear fender. Pudla is in fact my nickname on Croatian.


















After Bir Soltane road is still unfinished, there are some gravel sections, but it can be passed on any type of motorcycle. We saw Gold Wing coming from opposite direction.







Ksar Ghilane, the most southern point of our trip. We found accommodation in tent, changed our clothes, and had lunch and a beer. In oasis nothing happened before 5 o’clock PM, so I took a little rest, and Linza had a long walk trough oasis.











We arranged camel ride, it was in fact quite uncomfortable and sometimes scary. Good thing is that we choose one hour ride, shortest one. After 15 minutes I had enough. I thought that I will enjoy riding because of my biking experience, but I was wrong.

















We fell asleep early. It was very exciting day, as we reached the furthest point of our trip. We will be on our way back home from tomorrow. But we didn’t know that desert still has one surprise for us…

The Cliffhanger.


I'd say you've got a very firm handle on English. No apologies necessary!

Good

Please keep the post going.

Pudla ( Damir ) & Linza, I just wanna be your friend

You are our friend!

Seventh day is almost over, I will post it tomorrow.

nemorem c'ekat

Keep the pics and the words comming Damir(Linza), great story, and destination that's on to do list for me .

@Ruffus: Morat ces cekat

znam ali nemoram volit c'ekanje

Great report...I love reading about these exotic countries. Well done!

Croatian is difficult, but this is good enough to understand. Better than our English, for sure

I gotta keep my language skills in check, almost never talk to anyone in Croation anymore, feels good to be able to say a couple words in the mother tongue

Great report. I just read it from the beginning today.

It makes me want to be there.

What a coinsidence to meet two lovly ladies from your same general area!

I think i will need to make this trip sometime in my future but a differt bike will be required. The ZZR will not fair well i think.

Thanks for the great report! You guys do it right!!

C'mon! We're waiting for the surprise.

Thank you for great report and fantastic photos. I have Italian friends and they tell me Tunisia is a incredible place to visit. Now I know why they tell me this. I appreciate your time to tell us about it.

Great thread. I love the pictures.

I noticed that the shemagh you have is red. I have always wondered.. Is there a different meaning for the different colors? What do the different colors mean?

Also, does it do any good to wear one on a motorcycle?

Thanks for the great report of a beautiful country. Keep it comming.