All photos

It's been a while since I first posted this Blogg. I am pleased that I have a few followers, tho' I was hoping a few more folk would have had search for "that time & place" but, as I said at the beginning, it was all a long time ago now.

Never-the-less, in case anyone calls back, I'm putting up some more photos and hope the visitor may find (with amusement) that they are somewhere here. In doing so, I sincerely hope that no one will be offended. If that should be the case, just let me know & I will remove said image(s)
If, on the other hand, you would like a large image file, that I can do for you also.

 This was the Admin building...

 a young lady from Birmingham, I think it was.

 Camp site bar lady..........Brenda.

 L to R: Bob Piper and Ken Bateman.........both from London.

The following year I bought Bobs' Jag which went wrong.

I had to cancel my 2nd. visit to Safari to pay for repairs.

 not in our group.............

 The Camp site

 My mate Malcolm....

 Garry, left and Marty Kramer, as I remember, from a USAF base in the UK.

 Mo, of course.

 Another lady from Birmingham, friend of the for-mentioned.

 and here is her friend....

Bill Northage I think. Correct me if I'm wrong, please.

 and again, with Malc.

 Some local guys..........

 and the bar lady again........Brenda......thanks for the update Sylvia

looking towards the sea and the Disco..........

there's more.............

 Margaret Dougan & her pal Liz Milne, (centre)

 Myself with a lady from Admin (I think!)

 and another lady from Admin.

 Alan Wilkinson, (L) with Ken Bateman, both from London.

 general views of Tangier harbor.

 Thanks, Guys...

 Malcolm again...

 outside the Kasbah, Tangier, quite a few Simca Arondes as taxis............

 view from the bar towards the sea, Safari Village.

 outside Tangier railway station

 two taxis took us to Tangier, a day to Gib it was, I think.(!)

Going left, Marg. Dougan, Liz Milne, Marty Kramer, Bob Piper, Malcolm Peach,
& from the right..can't remember the lady, Robert or Tom Suter (?), Ken Bateman..........

 Marty messin' with the Bongos......

 some local guys.............

 some Kid............

 seafront Tangier,

 Kasbah view....

Me with an aerial in my head.........

 phase 1........

 and 2...........

 end result.

 I think this lady was from Germany. She was the Ski instructor.

 Camp site Union official............

 You can't see him here but it was Malcolm. Smooth so and so.

 whilst we were there, the site was constantly being expanded.

 Off to Gib, checking documents etc.

 The Kasbah from Tahzis' club. Might have spelt that wrong.

 Ski Lady.....

 It was a foggy morning that we left Tangier for Gib.

 shots from the cable car. Ken kept rocking the thing. Some were not amused.

 The Angry Friar, with Margaret D and Liz M outside. Ken was 1st inside. For a big guy he was remarkably quick when there was a boozer nearby.

 Mainstreet in Gib.

 Ken indicating the need for Crisps (or something)

Re Ken Bateman:

 I lost contact with Ken during the early 90's and have tried to find him but without success. At this time (mid 70-80's) he and his step-father ran The Friend-at-Hand pub in Russell Square and during the 80's were at The Royal British Legion, Kings Road.

If anyone knows what has happened to him, do, please, stop by to say. 

He was a great guy but drink Gin - Jeeezus!

 I remember him telling us all to keep back, when he skied, in case of a large wave.

 Oh Dear, Ken, he was such a case. If you are still about, my old friend...........

 For me it was a good day spoilt a little by shoes that were too small.

 The Rock.

 An inhabitant.

 Margaret Dougan.

 Inside The Rock.

and outside.

Well, if you came to look, these are all my photos. They were taken from Kodak slides and have survived the years remarkably well. These images were the result of a Fuji re-scan about 6 years ago. It was very worth while. The originals were under-exposed but, thanks to digital tech. the best has been made from them.

If any of you feel inclined to contact me I would be so pleased to hear from you. It's not too late to catch up, even for all the passing of the years.

This was my first holiday abroad, as a young chap. An adventure I shall always remember, new folk to meet, names in my diary which I still have.
Whatever, to any one of you, I hope that Life has been good to you. We were just starting out back then, all so fresh and full of it. Remember how it was?

Take care, you all,

All the very best from Bob Friendship.

Page last updated: 28-09-2020