A ship in the desert!

Some of you have asked where we are off to next.

I promised to share our upcoming trip so will do so now as time is getting short.

Leaving in early October for exotic places, some old and some new.

This will be another expedition on the Noble Caledonia ship, MS Hebridean Sky.

We were on this same ship last year when we traveled to Patagonia and the 

Chilean Fjords. Passengers usually number around 120 on these smaller

 expedition ships. Again, we'll be with our California friends, meeting up

 with them in London for the flight to Lisbon where the ship will be waiting.

Our itinerary will take us to Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara

 the Cape Verde Islands, and then back to London.

Imperial City of Taroudant, Morocco - past capital of the Saadian dynasty

This trip will include adventures in the Western Sahara desert, one of the least

 populated regions of the world.

What on earth does one wear to tea time in the desert?

Shall I be practical in linen pants and breezy tunic top, or throw caution to the

 desert winds and wear the zebra print kaftan? 

Must throw in a broad-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for certain.

A long, silky scarf perhaps, just in case there's a sandstorm brewing and I 

need to wind it around my head!

Laayoune Desert, Western Sahara

Afternoon tea in the desert with a nomadic tribe actually is part of the expedition

(and how I wish my very special 'tea friend' Marilyn in Portland, Oregon could be

 with me to enjoy that). 

Riding to the top of the sand dunes in 4X4 vehicles is also on the itinerary. . .

that long scarf may be required there.

MS Hebridean Sky

Photos via Noble Caledonia

I need help with packing for the Sahara Desert if you've ever been there - or at 
least some suggestions if you want to humor me. . . . . .please!