December 2019

Burkina Faso, Fascinating

Can you say Ouagadougou that just the start of discovering the "Land of Incorruptible People". For fun throw in a mud mosque and sitting on a croc. Fascinating! Read more

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December 7, 2019
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- Day 1
- Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2:40 PM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 2,480 ft
- France Murasson 43.760039, 2.79063143°45’36” N 2°47’26” E
Air France
December 7, 2019 in France ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Like most West African countries the most convenient way to get there is through Europe. Fortunately, for me I get to do so in Business Class thanks to Air France from Paris.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 6:57 PM
- ☁️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 1,007 ft
- Burkina Faso Ouagadougou Airport 12.355292, -1.51413112°21’19” N 1°30’51” W
Ouagadougou International Airport
December 7, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
After about a 7hr afternoon flight from Paris I arrive in Ouagadougou during the early evening hours. Just outside the airport after about a 20 minute process I am reconnected by phone to the digital world then I am off to my hotel.Read more
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- Day 1
- Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8:53 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 991 ft
- Burkina Faso Ouagadougou 12.35516, -1.5395812°21’19” N 1°32’22” W
Ouagadougou Dinner
December 7, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
A quick settling in a Residence Amak and I take a short escorted walk to Restaurant Aboussouan for a delicious and inexpensive fish dinner.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 8:10 AM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 997 ft
- Burkina Faso Ouagadougou 12.35333, -1.5412°21’12” N 1°32’24” W
Residence AMAK
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
A great stay with a most helpful and gracious host.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 8:35 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 1,027 ft
- Burkina Faso Ouagadougou Airport 12.34667, -1.52512°20’48” N 1°31’30” W
Glad I'm Not Flying
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
It's an early get up and we're on the road to La Cour Royale de Tieble. I'm sure this display outside of the Aviation And Transportation Ministry is only one of many interesting things that I will see.Read more
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 8:48 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 968 ft
- Burkina Faso Koubri Nabmanaguéma 12.322719, -1.49363612°19’22” N 1°29’37” W
A Krack Stop
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
But one can have just one.. to tempting.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 9:13 AM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 965 ft
- Burkina Faso Kouba 12.238152, -1.42887412°14’17” N 1°25’44” W
Highway Checkpoint
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
One of few along the way which is not uncommon in West Africa.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 10:20 AM
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 978 ft
- Burkina Faso Nobili 11.729909, -1.24532711°43’48” N 1°14’43” W
Better Local Snacks
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Than.. Kracks!
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:12 PM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 919 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089227, -0.96222911°5’21” N 0°57’44” W
La Cour Royale de Tiebele
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
A 15th century village located near the border with Ghana.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:12 PM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 919 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089227, -0.96222911°5’21” N 0°57’44” W
Kassena Village
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
One of a kind African village with beautifully painted mud houses.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:20 PM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 922 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089335, -0.9617711°5’22” N 0°57’42” W
Sacred Hill
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Where newborn umbilical cords are buried.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:36 PM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089615, -0.96139111°5’23” N 0°57’41” W
Village Highlights
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Cool pottery and unique items like a tree trunk used as a ladder.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:38 PM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.08962, -0.96151511°5’23” N 0°57’41” W
Around The Village
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Simply amazing to see and tour a village that's been around from the 15th century.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:45 PM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089748, -0.96150111°5’23” N 0°57’41” W
Inside A Village Home
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Very compact space that requires you to basically climb from one room to the next.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:04 PM
- ⛅ 97 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089795, -0.96147411°5’23” N 0°57’41” W
Useful Roof Tops
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
Used for not only drying clothes but grains too.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:20 PM
- ⛅ 97 °F
- Altitude: 935 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089599, -0.96182611°5’23” N 0°57’43” W
I Forgot...
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
My paint brush.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:45 PM
- ⛅ 97 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Burkina Faso Tiébélé 11.089795, -0.96147411°5’23” N 0°57’41” W
A Local Tiebele Meal
December 8, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
I ordered chicken but the only thing I am sure of is the rice and the Brakina.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:37 AM
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 994 ft
- Burkina Faso Ouagadougou Airport 12.354955, -1.51339312°21’18” N 1°30’48” W
Air Burkina To Bobo
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Not just any Bobo but Bobo-Dioulasso to see an interesting sight.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:50 AM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 1,519 ft
- Burkina Faso Bobo Dioulasso Airport 11.163521, -4.31999311°9’49” N 4°19’12” W
Aeroport International
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A short flight and I get to experience another part of Burkina Faso that might require some off roading.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8:18 AM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 1,568 ft
- Burkina Faso Pala 11.166846, -4.24147611°10’1” N 4°14’29” W
Welcome Hotel
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Spacious but certainly not The Ritz Carlton.
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- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8:47 AM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 1,568 ft
- Burkina Faso Pala 11.166846, -4.24147611°10’1” N 4°14’29” W
Bobo Breakfast
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
A limited selection for breakfast with my best option being a large cup of hot Lipton tea.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:57 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 1,578 ft
- Burkina Faso Pala 11.166576, -4.24137211°9’60” N 4°14’29” W
On The Road Again
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
One of advantage of visiting this time of the year is that it is not the rainy season however it means hot dry and dusty streets.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:18 AM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 1,211 ft
- Burkina Faso Koro 11.142998, -4.19830611°8’35” N 4°11’54” W
Koro Village
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
An abandoned village where some "Voodoo" ceremonies are still occasionally performed on "Altars" made of stone like this one.
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- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:31 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,325 ft
- Burkina Faso Koro 11.144045, -4.19895611°8’39” N 4°11’56” W
Sacrificial Altars
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Still used today for animal sacrifices.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:46 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,342 ft
- Burkina Faso Koro 11.144456, -4.19866911°8’40” N 4°11’55” W
Ceremonial Artifacts
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Tons of feathers are still evident from recent usage.
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