Reaching Rabat: 1 day behind

The team rolled into Rabat yesterday evening, officially 1 day behind schedule. They were billeted at a hotel with a balcony overlooking a street billed as 'the Champs d'Elysees of Africa'... suffice to say the only similarity was the four lane intersection of milling traffic. It was even smellier than France. I believe a splendid nosh was partaken - "Fantastic dinner..." - and then the troops returned to barracks - "...now back in s**t room." I leave it to your imagination from whom I quote. They've yet to fix the UJ; Alex has discovered a reasonable speed at which the van doesn't vibrate and they're going to cruise at that, on the principle that if it ain't (completely) broke, don't fix it. Confident of reaching Marrakech in time to be grouped today, it looks like things are, fingers crossed/touch wood/sacrifice a chicken, back on track. Will update this entry if I hear anything before stumps today. Cheers - Phil.