9pm

The Editor just got a call from the boys... they did not make it to the Star Wars party! Came up about 200 km short. Brendan was enjoying a nice hot bath (in the tent??) instead. They got some catching up to do tomorrow.

6.15pm

Brendan writes "Roads aren't so flash on this side of the Atlas. We know we're in Africa now. Will be touch and go to make Star Wars!"

3.03pm

Brendan writes "Driving through the Atlas amazing. Had to wait for the boys in the bulldozer to clear a mudslide for us but otherwise unscathed."

From the roadbook...

Day 6. January 22. Finish: Planet Tatooine.

No matter which way you go, you'll drive through some stunning scenery today. It's worth stopping in Therjit to see how an oasis town functions. After Tan-Tan turn south toward Abbetteh. You'll find Planet Tatooine here, where the Second Annual Saharan Star Wars Party will be held. If you wear a Star Wars Costume you'll get free beer courtesy of Bus #7. At 9pm we will have an open air screening of the original Star Wars. The first one, you know. Get your seats early and don't leave your light saber in your pod.