Since our tour group is such an experienced and mature bunch of travellers we are always ahead of schedule. This morning is no exception as we’re on the road and heading for Burkina Faso by 7:45am after a quiet night bush camping. As far as I can tell no one was pulled from their tent kicking and screaming by either bandits or wild animals last night. Consequently we're all feeling rather proud … [Read more...]
Old Quarter, Bobo-Dioulasso, Day 199
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Dragoman out of the goodness of its heart has given us a full day to explore Bobo-Dioulasso. Later we'll take a tour of the Old Quarter, but first Christi has a yearning to visit the local market. It is the largest market in Burkina Faso and the hawkers and peddlers are the most persistent and aggressive we have encountered. I’m not sure that Christi and I had a particular agenda going in – and … [Read more...]
Bobo-Dioulasso to Ouagadougou, Day 200
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Before we leave Bobo-Dioulasso, Christi and I take the opportunity for a little more exploration. We want to soak up as much of the atmosphere from this wonderful town before moving on to the capital, Ouagadougou. It's a pleasure to walk the somewhat dirty streets of Bobo-Dioulasso and watch the locals at work and play. I could definitely stay longer in this energetic but friendly town. In … [Read more...]
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Day 201
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Happy Valentines Day everyone! Although here in darkest, well hottest, Ouagadougou it's not a day that appears to be celebrated. But being the clever, okay sneaky, bugger that I am I bought a card and some unmentionable undergarments while I was in Los Angeles. Christi is suitably impressed at my thoughtfulness, garnering me a much deserved brownie point. Remember this moment dear reader, it … [Read more...]
Koro, Mali, Day 202
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Today is another all day drive as we leave Burkina Faso (Dragoman only devotes 5 days to this country!) and cross into Mali. Our destination for this evening is the small border town of Koro. Having said that Ouagadougou does not release its grip willingly. Junior partner PeeWee Herman fails to stop at a police checkpoint as we head out of town and the local officials chase after us in … [Read more...]
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