Trans-Africa - The Thanks

The Thanks

Even a solo motorcycle expedition is rarely a true solo effort, and my Americas trip was greatly enhanced by the help and generosity of wonderful folk both at home and on the road. I sincerely hope that my forthcoming African adventure will bring me into contact with yet more great people.

BACK HOME

(L-R) Austin, me and Reggie Austin Vince: for unending support and everything else.

Stuart 'Reggie' Martindale: for a spontaneous offer to test ride his new Serow and just being an all-round good guy!

My brother Nat (aka Dredds): for patiently answering all my silly questions as I wade through the quagmire of website design.

Paul Gowen at the RAC for his helpfulness beyond the call of duty and his super-efficiency in sorting out my Carnet de Passage en Douane - the overland traveller's most hated document!

ON THE ROAD

Merci beaucoup to motorcycle adventuress, Catherine, and Phillipe for a great start to my trip.

To Rachel, Simon and Patrick in France for their hospitality and understanding.

Many thanks to David 'Landline' Lambeth for giving me the opportunity to join in the fun of the El Chott rally for a few days. I had a great time!

Catherine and Phillipe

Rachel and baby Patrick in the sidecar

David Lambeth

Thanks to Abderahman, for all his help, kindness and tea in Algeria

Thank you to OB for taking us into his home in Arlit, Niger

Many thanks to Mohammed in Agadez, Niger, who took great care of us for two days and fed us well!

Much gratitude to the very welcoming and hospitable Kusserow family in Niger

Abderahman

Mohammed

The Kusserow family

Ekoko and Nadya

Many thanks to Huguette and Nico Roskam for their help and hospitality in Maroua.

A huge thank you to the wonderful Ekoko and Nadya for making me welcome and letting me crash their Christmas party!

Thanks to the lovely people at Kriega for their Christmas gift of a 'Hydra 3' drinking backpack thingy. I will never go thirsty again!

Text by Lois Pryce. Photos as credited.