Embracing Humor in the Face of Adversity
Sharing a personal anecdote about my experience at the Dakar rally, I often find myself reminiscing about a particular incident that brought me and my teammate, Jordi Zaragoza, immense joy and laughter.
Unconventional Sleeping Arrangements
As part of our Dakar routine, we would sleep in large tents that were adapted to meet my specific needs. These tents housed several beds, a massage table, and were shared with other team members, including my niece Margot and Jordi. It was during the first Arab Dakar in 2020 that a memorable incident unfolded.
A Night to Remember
On a frigid Arabian night, I found myself struggling to stay warm in my sleeping bag. My discomfort led me to fall out of my Decathlon folding bed, leaving me face down on the ground. Lacking the ability to move, I called out for Jordi’s assistance. Upon realizing I was no longer in bed, he displayed a mixture of confusion and concern, even scanning the area as if I had somehow miraculously escaped. My subsequent quip, declaring that it was not Lourdes, brought us both immense laughter and served as a reminder that life’s most amusing moments can arise in unexpected situations.
