Reached our camp site last night.
Let's just say nowhere in the whole world would I'd rather be right now than right here, under the Saharan sky. No wifi here (obviously) so I am not sure how and when this will post & in what sequence things might or might not appear here, but it goes with the territory: In the Sahara there is no such thing as time.
We each have a tent, we have all the space and time and we have each others' company (world class company!).
I did have a few visitors last night in the form of wild donkeys (and some freezing temperatures) but let me tell you, the desert sky makes it all, including the loooong journey to get here more than worth it.
Agnes: If it's the same latitude here as it is in Tampa then how come the Sahara is a desert and Tampa is not?
Ernie: The Sahara is a desert because it wants to be a desert.
Agnes: You mean you think it has a soul?
Ernie: I don't know. Maybe.
Ernie does, once in a while say something that makes words worth having. The rest of time he just keeps Lucky and I endlessly entertained by his various expectations (skim milk macciato is my current favorite).
I am gonna log off, no internet anyway, talk to you once back in civilization.
Wow, what stunning photos. What an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing it with us xx
Posted by: Rebecca Emin | December 18, 2012 at 11:53 AM
...accepting that this might sound like a nerdy teenager ... what the heck ... WOW, awesome! Man, are you sure you are gonna come back to earth?
Posted by: Jan | December 18, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Wow Agnes. Wow, wow, wow. I would love to be there. Just for the feeling of timelessness and the peace.
Posted by: Loree | December 18, 2012 at 01:37 PM
Stunning pictures.....you are lucky n blessed! Hugz! Enjoy your time out there....
Posted by: Shachi Thakkar | December 18, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Oh this looks amazing...just amazing. So glad you had such a beautiful and soulful experience. The Sahara...just letting that roll off my tongue is pure magic. What a blessing it's been to find and follow the roadmap that was left for you.
Posted by: Kate I | December 18, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Absolutely incredible! I think it's so fantastic that you're following Geoff's itinerary.
Posted by: Heather Landry | December 18, 2012 at 03:57 PM
What an amazing experience, Agnes, to be able to lose oneself in time and place, in such a beautiful spot. I love that you're following Geoff's itinerary. What I really want to know, though, is how you can still look so glamorous in the middle of the desert, riding a camel?? :)
Posted by: Barbara | December 18, 2012 at 06:55 PM
You are experiencing something so few humans ever will. I can't think of anyone I 'know' who would appreciate the experience more or get more out of it. Enjoy every single moment!
Posted by: Jemi Fraser | December 18, 2012 at 07:13 PM
What an incredible trip! You are my idol :)
Posted by: Michelle | December 18, 2012 at 08:17 PM
Wow that is a special trip to the middle of nowhere but with a guide to keep you alive.
I'm a little curious since you said there was no internet connection how you did post this. I'll assume you did it when you got back to a town.
Posted by: Lisleman | December 18, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Wonderful photos--I like the high deserts of the American West, but would like to see the Sahara...
Posted by: sage | December 18, 2012 at 09:04 PM
..spinning around the world..he..he..Good luck !!
Posted by: Jorge Alonso Pagliarini | December 18, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Tell us about the night sky, Agnes. I bet the stars are so close you can reach up and touch them.
Posted by: Rider | December 18, 2012 at 11:02 PM
So I was right! You are making a Road to Morocco movie! :-)
The photos are stunning. I do envy you this experience.
And I must say, Agnes, your meditative thoughts, as expressed in your words, in this and previous posts are simply beautiful.
Posted by: Ian Stewart | December 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM
@Rider: Hard to describe... it's full of stars, uninterrupted, uninfluenced and protective of sorts.
@Lisleman: Yes, I posted it from a village. The timing on the last few posts is way off, obviously.
@Ian: Thank you so much. I am in a good place... :-)
Posted by: agnes | December 19, 2012 at 03:20 AM
Great Pics Agnes. I agree, there we were in the Sahara desert and you look like one of our fashion photo shoots!
The stars at night seem close enough to touch and thousands upon thousands of them. What a treat it was to be lying in the hammock in the Sahara and gazing up at the stars.
Next stop ---Rick's Cafe-Casablanca!
Posted by: ernie | December 19, 2012 at 05:20 AM
Incredible, Agnes.
Wish I was there !
Posted by: Good Moroccan | December 19, 2012 at 06:45 AM
And when Agnes walks in, Ernie, Rick will say:
"Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine. "
You can then explain it was all your fault. :-)
Posted by: Ian Stewart | December 19, 2012 at 07:37 AM
Oh my gooooooood this is such a dream trip for me! WOW!!! Love love love these shots and your writing is superb!
Posted by: Andi of My Beautiful Adventures | December 19, 2012 at 03:35 PM
AH. My lucky day. Your page loads.
And lucky you. Sahara!
As for my previous post. A friend just forwarded me the picture and asked me if I could write anything with that as inspiration. Hence the Hindi poetry. Not to worry. :)
Posted by: C | December 19, 2012 at 05:25 PM
WOW Agnes. I'm catching little bits of info in the comments about your following Geoff's itinerary...so it must be an adventure he planned.....it seems like a dream...
Anyway, if anyone could look glam on a camel it is you.
You are amazing Your Chic-ness, and your blog is superb!
Posted by: Mary Sheehan Winn | December 19, 2012 at 09:25 PM
I was thinking about going back to Morocco in 2013 and your trip really made me envious. I am curious about the name of the tented camp you stayed at as it looks wonderful. Could you share this secret with us?
Karine
Posted by: Karine | December 20, 2012 at 07:37 AM
So grateful you had such a wonderful and soulful encounter. The Sahara. just allowing that move off my mouth is genuine miracle.
Posted by: Fashion Institutes Ahmedabad | February 04, 2013 at 12:29 AM
Really nice pictures. Make me want to re-read Paul Bowles. Did you get to where the Sahara meets the sea, Essouira, my favorite town in Morocco?
Posted by: Lam Thuyen | April 30, 2013 at 07:56 PM