by defi2014 | Apr 15, 2015 | news
63.5km en 8H16′ We have been on the road for 15 days and there has been no rain during running time. One night there was a storm but the sun was shining the next morning, however, this morning the sky is overcast. The scenery is all flat due to the grayness. And to...
by defi2014 | Apr 14, 2015 | news
61.8km in 7H48′ If Serge is still heading north, my thoughts are directed more westerly, toward Mozambique. We still have so much to organize and the section north of Beira is not full of expat French or tour operators. The fact that we will not settle there or have...
by defi2014 | Apr 13, 2015 | news
61.3km – 8H01 Mada (Madagascar) – in a few figures: Estimated population in 2014: 23 millions 210 000 hbts Population breakdown by age group: – under 14 years = 40,7% 15 -24 years = 20,6% 25 – 54 years = 31,3% 55 – 64years = 3,2% 65 years and above = 3,1% Life...
by defi2014 | Apr 12, 2015 | news
60 km – 8H00 This is a typical day on the road 5H20: Wakeup call Hassina and Danz are already at work folding up camp so they can leave about the same time as Serge. 5H45: it’s time to get up and get dressed. There is hot water for breakfast, for Serge fruit juice,...
by defi2014 | Apr 11, 2015 | news
60.7 km en 8H28′ We are still in Madagascar but the scenery is completely different. Highway #4 is a narrow asphalt ribbon which winds over peaks and around hills. There are no villages along the road but you reach them by taking small paths. There is a succession of...