Air France

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.
Ouagadougou International Airport

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 digitalLue lisää
Ouagadougou Dinner

A quick settling in a Residence Amak and I take a short escorted walk to Restaurant Aboussouan for a delicious and inexpensive fish dinner.
Residence AMAK

A great stay with a most helpful and gracious host.
Glad I'm Not Flying

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 willLue lisää
A Krack Stop

But one can have just one.. to tempting.
Highway Checkpoint

One of few along the way which is not uncommon in West Africa.
Better Local Snacks

Than.. Kracks!
La Cour Royale de Tiebele

A 15th century village located near the border with Ghana.
Kassena Village

One of a kind African village with beautifully painted mud houses.
Sacred Hill

Where newborn umbilical cords are buried.
Village Highlights

Cool pottery and unique items like a tree trunk used as a ladder.
Around The Village

Simply amazing to see and tour a village that's been around from the 15th century.
Inside A Village Home

Very compact space that requires you to basically climb from one room to the next.
Useful Roof Tops

Used for not only drying clothes but grains too.
I Forgot...

My paint brush.
A Local Tiebele Meal

I ordered chicken but the only thing I am sure of is the rice and the Brakina.
Air Burkina To Bobo

Not just any Bobo but Bobo-Dioulasso to see an interesting sight.
Aeroport International

A short flight and I get to experience another part of Burkina Faso that might require some off roading.
Welcome Hotel

Spacious but certainly not The Ritz Carlton.
Bobo Breakfast

A limited selection for breakfast with my best option being a large cup of hot Lipton tea.
On The Road Again

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.
Koro Village

An abandoned village where some "Voodoo" ceremonies are still occasionally performed on "Altars" made of stone like this one.
Sacrificial Altars

Still used today for animal sacrifices.
Ceremonial Artifacts

Tons of feathers are still evident from recent usage.