KAZA 11th SEPTEMBER 2025

They were able to fix my bike, had a broken spring inside the gearbox and had to make one as there are no part shops in this area. 
Was fortunate  enough to visit a building site where they used traditional  building methods to construct a double storey house. The architect gave me a tour and showed me the different  building techniques  they use which was very interesting. No use of concrete whatsoever, basically  all mud and timber, was able to see the quality and craftsmenship that went into the construction of the buildings, very impressive. 
Had to get a permit to travel through the next region which gets within five kilometers of Tibet.
The owner of the hotel is an Indian and cycles all around the world and was in Mauritania this year, just after me and also did the train ride. This is the best place I have stayed in so far in India, he has done agret job of decorating  the rooms and living area.

   The architect gave me a tour of the buildings. 

   The walls are built up at 16 inches increments of damp mud. 

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