Air France
7. december 2019, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Ouagadougou International Airport
7. december 2019, 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 digitalLæs mere
Ouagadougou Dinner
7. december 2019, 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.
Residence AMAK
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
A great stay with a most helpful and gracious host.
Glad I'm Not Flying
8. december 2019, 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 willLæs mere
A Krack Stop
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
But one can have just one.. to tempting.
Highway Checkpoint
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
One of few along the way which is not uncommon in West Africa.
Better Local Snacks
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Than.. Kracks!
La Cour Royale de Tiebele
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
A 15th century village located near the border with Ghana.
Kassena Village
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
One of a kind African village with beautifully painted mud houses.
Sacred Hill
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Where newborn umbilical cords are buried.
Village Highlights
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Cool pottery and unique items like a tree trunk used as a ladder.
Around The Village
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Simply amazing to see and tour a village that's been around from the 15th century.
Inside A Village Home
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Very compact space that requires you to basically climb from one room to the next.
Useful Roof Tops
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
Used for not only drying clothes but grains too.
I Forgot...
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
My paint brush.
A Local Tiebele Meal
8. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
I ordered chicken but the only thing I am sure of is the rice and the Brakina.
Air Burkina To Bobo
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Not just any Bobo but Bobo-Dioulasso to see an interesting sight.
Aeroport International
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A short flight and I get to experience another part of Burkina Faso that might require some off roading.
Welcome Hotel
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Spacious but certainly not The Ritz Carlton.
Bobo Breakfast
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
A limited selection for breakfast with my best option being a large cup of hot Lipton tea.
On The Road Again
9. december 2019, 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.
Koro Village
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
An abandoned village where some "Voodoo" ceremonies are still occasionally performed on "Altars" made of stone like this one.
Sacrificial Altars
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Still used today for animal sacrifices.
Ceremonial Artifacts
9. december 2019, Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Tons of feathers are still evident from recent usage.

























































































