Gambia Log--Brake cleaner! (Long)

[Hermes]

...and we think we have problems.

Good work, Doc.

[Twisties]

 

Thanks for posting that.

 

A good read. It helps to understand what things are like.

 

Your writing and photos are spectacular.

[chrisd]

Thanks, Doc, for the interesting post. Good luck with your Ramadan fast.

[Gary in Aus]

If you need to clean it off ,{too much grease and oil mixed with sand and dirt is a good place to start a fire}in remote areas we used methylated spirits in a pump/spray bottle usually an old windex sprayer.

 

Good luck with ramadan,I tried in Banda Aceh to adhere as the locals , but with the strenuous and dificult work we were doing and in a challenging climate , we couldn't do it. We were drinking 4 to 5 litres of water everyday just to stay hydrated, the locals simply put off demanding work until after ramadan , we didn't have the choice as we only had limited time.

 

We had a week of ramadan in Turkey/Istanbul and they catered for non muslims everywhere , in Banda Aceh there was not a choice.

 

Best thing about ramadan in Istanbul is of an evening we would stroll up to the Hippodrome near the Blue Mosque and enjoy the feasts and delicacies on offer , they certainly know how to break a fast , sweet turkish coffees savoured with a platter of turkish delight, dried figs that have been stuffed with ground pistachios and ground walnuts ,then simmered in honey until they swell nearly back to full size. I can still taste the honey dribbling down my chin.

 

Exquisite.

 

As to the car wax , I think you are very dedicated to consider even washing the car in the first place !

 

I think it depends on the paint type but many years ago we used to use a cup of kerosene in the final rinse bucket of water when rinsing down the car.

 

In Tanzania when we had a visiting dignitary coming , the car was sometimes given a going over with furniture polish ,which made it very shiny but only for a very short time.

 

keep up your good works.

 

I may be back in Tanzania next year , not sure of timing , but would like to catch up.