Water
As a result of the Great Man Made River Project most towns in Libya have excellent fresh water. In the deserts there are also very many waterholes. Most of these are covered over and the water is pure and sweet. It is however advisable to drink waterhole water with caution, not all is totally safe. Boiling it, or adding a purifying tablet, should minimise any risks. Bottled water is available in most settlements. On our trips we carry sufficient bottled water for drinking. Water for washing in the deserts is limited. Make use of visits to waterholes to pick up some extra water for washing or for having a basic wash. Every few days when passing a campsite or a settlement it may be possible to take a hot shower. Carrying a few "Wet Ones" or similar moist tissues is very useful. An efficient system of washing is to have a wet flannel and wiping down with that. |  Drink? Wash? |
