Living wild

Well, as wild as it gets living in our van!  Watching the sunset on our evening promenade, to return to our van as the sky glows red, sound of the waves crashing on the sea shore as we tuck in for the night. 

Ah but the price we pay is the wind. Unrelenting strong and all day and night. From the north and cool. This is normal here. Like rain in Wales, wind in Dakhla. They go together. Is it a problem? Not unless you make it one. The sun shines all day, it's cool in the van, hot in the sun. Flies are kept away. It's got a lot going for it. 

Then there is swimming in February! 

A real joy and our sandy point allows a cool dip even if the waves are big. Also are there are shells and the mermaids! 

Endless clear water and blue skies. 

So the wind?, a small price to pay for all this loveliness. Yes the van shakes at night and a lot of folk hide behind walls for the day and night but we prefer the ocean side and make the wind our friend. 

Walking here is brilliant. Miles upon miles of coastline. Wide open space and sand! 

Which way should the shadows go today? North or South, East or, well you get the idea. 

Anyway the wind blows!!!

There aren't many obstacles  on the cliffs but this one must be from a time gone by. Derelict and smelly, it was once an outpost for defence we assume. A mini fort on the edge of life, guarding who knows what from who knows who. 

This is bird country but they too seem to be constantly governed by the wind. Taking off for us as we pass, then landing again to shelter from the constant blow. 

But we shadows carry on relentless. Won't be put off by wind like the birds. 

Go shadows Go. 

And now it's time for a wash. Wild camping has its drawbacks and keeping clean is one of them. Now swimming is ok for a day or so but salt water doesn't quite do it for certain things. ! ! So the local water source is just the job. A sulphur spring from fossil rocks some kilometre down in the ground. It comes out hot! And makes for a wonderful shower and water supply for dishes etc. It does pong a bit but that goes away quickly and leaves us feeling fresh and clean. 

Now it may look like a swimming pool but it's not. It's the supply for a series of small farms here and the holding tank just looks like a swimming pool!! There are no steps in or out so care has to be taken. We are not alone as tourists and locals alike make use of it. 

That pipe on the far right is what makes it possible for us to use the 'pool'. 

And to clothes washing, how about around here Ted. 

Well why not love. Feel free. You do some washing and I'll ? Mmm find something to do. 

Look at me. I'm all wet from washing. 

Well done that girl. Clean things to put on as well. Now to drying them? That shouldn't take long! ! 

How about another walk? Why not. Got plenty of time before sunset.