Andrew Luyten's photos with the keyword: sherpa expeditions

Extreme Geology Take III

Extreme Geology Take III

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 104
In the Ait Bougamez valley near where we started our trek. The upheaval that created these completely vertical strata contrasts with the peaceful rural scene that now surrounds them.
ThreshingTechniques

ThreshingTechniques

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 147
An efficent non-mechanised threshing technique in the Ait Bougamez valley, but it can be a bit tricky keeping all of the ponies moving as they are very keen to take breaks for a snack.
GreenAndBrown

GreenAndBrown

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 102
There is a lot of red and brown in Morocco, but this just makes the contrast with the ribbons of green that follow the watercourses even more striking.
HomewardBound

HomewardBound

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 159
Commuting is a bit different in the Atlas mountains.
BerberChild

BerberChild

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 108
The villagers are generally very shy of cameras, but this child seemed quite unaware or was perhaps more interested in us, than avoiding a photograph.
EveningVisitor

EveningVisitor

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 81
One thing you can almost always be sure of when camping in Morocco is that you will be the evening entertainment for the locals. This is also entertaining for the visitor, but it can make finding a quiet spot for those essential camping ablutions somewhat difficult.
Extreme Geology Take I

Extreme Geology Take I

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 94
Almost vertical strata and red rock can make for some pretty dramatic looking scenery around Jbel Rat.
HeavyGoodsTraffic

HeavyGoodsTraffic

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 131
Environmentally friendly transport is the norm and it is so nice to get away from mechanised transport for a couple of weeks.
In Search Of Refreshment

In Search Of Refreshment

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 91
It gets pretty hot trekking in Morocco during July. So when passing through a village it is always worth trying to find the local shop or cafe, where you will invariably get a very friendly welcome.
AllModCons

AllModCons

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 77
Quite a wealthy Moroccan village built in the local red clay style. All looks very rural but look closely and you can see that there are several satellite dishes.
FallenWindow

FallenWindow

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 91
Perhaps a child friendly design?
HighRise

HighRise

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 121
This style of quite sturdily build multi-floored building is quite typical of this region of the Atlas.
RedDoor

RedDoor

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 122
Now deserted animal feeding as our donkeys have just been loaded up ready to go trekking.
BuildItInRed

BuildItInRed

Andrew Luyten
07 Jun 2006 112
The red earth obviously made the best building material and it can be very striking where it contrasts with its surroundings. This village is not as precariously positioned as this view might suggest.