The MD bivouac: juggling in the Dakar shower

Two sand storms in the first two days left us without power. Sold out before the start of the Dakar. The third day of MD in bivouac It seemed exciting to start the action with a dispute in the prologue stage on Friday. We didn’t know what to do with the tents, full of sand inside.

Fortunately, the Dakar This is a family and even one of the best teams, like KTMhelp those who need it. Your sports director, Jordi Viladomshe left us a vacuum cleaner to clean the whole store. Finally we can sleep without sand. Our face has completely changed.

The thought of sleeping without breathing in so much dust was a relief. But again, without warning, as night fell, the wind took over the bivouac and the briefing before stage 1in front of the giant screen in the central square of the bivouac, turned into an ordeal due to the sand storm. And our shop, left clean, It was another mess and cloud of dust.

In that context, A morning shower is an oasis in the desert. Of course, with his stuff. Before going here you have to pray to find it in good condition. If you go very early, it will be cold but cleaner. If you come late, it will be a mess.

On Friday, we went at 9am. it’s too late The floor was covered with mud from the overflowing water, mixed with dirt from the shoes of the first risers. Carrying a bag is important so that nothing gets wet. He hangs on the door and prays that nothing will fall after praying for two things: that the shower tray is not full of water (difficult) and that it is warm. After scrubbing to remove the sand, it’s time to balance: You grab clothes from the bag, juggling so that nothing falls off and the bottom of your pants don’t touch the ground. Then, outside the hut, it’s time to put on your sneakers so you don’t get covered in sand. The shower was great. You are a different person. But after 10 seconds your skin is impregnated again. That’s how he is Dakar.