A melodious accent, physical freshness and a smile on his lips... Today the Québécois Christian Vachon can be satisfied with his performance given his 25th position for this first stage. Comparing the Canadian cold and the heat of the Sahara, the testing conditions are totally different: “Although the difference in temperature is important, it is, in both cases, a question of extreme conditions. I am thus used to managing my effort and giving my best”, Christian emphasised, with plenty of energy.