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

























































































