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Photo by Ulrike Hahnel, Rock Formations on the Lagune Route, Bolivia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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Rock Formations on the
Lagune Route, Bolivia



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amusing old cars

Sorry no but as its Friday, I thought you might like to see one of the fleets of taxis out there which you can rent by the day cheap.
And they come with full Air-Con ...
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The good ones can be quite popular though -




(OK it's Mali but what's a country between friends )
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come with the latest non=inflatable insulation mattress B-O-B

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Talking But if you want a 4X4...

These are still the best ones to hire. I've yet to see one stuck in sand
Just remember that when you 'brick' him to increase its water intake, to keep your fingers well clear...
It's worth mentioning that they also can carry syphilis and Mers, but it's hard to tell as they all slobber so much- so if you've a mind to kiss one of those... it would be worth remembering in time!
and the white ones have a more gentle temperament- here is my favorite one posing- naturally!
I took those camel pics at the last Festival du Desert in Essakane.
It feels like soooo long ago.

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And here they are going to the seaside on holiday -


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I'd go for the premium, German, option
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Renault 12 (remember them?) where still quite popular in Nouadhibou some years ago:

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Renault 12 (remember them?) where still quite popular in Nouadhibou some years ago:

Are you sure that is not Borat's favourite taxi, the Dacia Denem?
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Spotted this R16 in Bucarest a while ago. Renault were built under license in Romania by Dacia (or it´s people owned predecessor) and later Dacia went under the roof of Renault.



But this thread needs Cuban taxis, of course:









spotted this Lada, which is actually a Fiat, built under license.



Most amusing old car was this Land Rover Series with a Willy´s nose



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