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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:50 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,329 ft
Burkina FasoKoro11°8’40” N 4°11’56” W
Chilled Views
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
From a short hike around the village.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:09 AM
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 1,319 ft
- Burkina FasoKoro11°8’42” N 4°11’55” W
Around Koro
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
There is still remnants of life in the form of farming and surprisingly some new construction going on nearby.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:43 AM
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 1,329 ft
- Burkina FasoKoro11°9’30” N 4°12’4” W
A Cool Hitchhiker
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Leaving Koro we offer a local a ride back towards Bobo and thankfully she was gracious enough to let me take her picture. Very Coolio.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:08 PM
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 1,591 ft
- Burkina FasoKoulima11°9’22” N 4°17’6” W
Rond Point De La Jeunesse
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
I believe this is a monument to celebrate the 50th year of Independence for Burkina Faso.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:31 PM
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 1,407 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’16” N 4°17’52” W
Hotel L Auberge
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Nice pool but enjoy it in the middle of the day. Once the sun goes down the mosquitoes come out and own it. Good area to sit and enjoy a meal although the restaurants around the hotel IMHO are aRead more
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 3:26 PM
- ☀️ 95 °F
- Altitude: 1,220 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°7’59” N 4°25’45” W
Village Life
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
Near Koumi. It is amazing that with such dry conditions there is still a good selection of fruits and vegetables available.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 3:42 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,204 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°7’60” N 4°25’40” W
Mill House
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Here locals bring their grains like corn to be milled. It's a busy and noisy operation ran by a solo operator in a small room with a loud engine to drive the mill.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 3:44 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,198 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’0” N 4°25’38” W
Watch Out IKEA
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
May seem primitive by this is practical furniture made village style.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 3:44 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,198 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’0” N 4°25’38” W
What's Brewing Here
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Beer and how do I know. The white strips on the outside tells me this home has beer for sale. Other colors are used for other goods and services at other homes in the village.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:08 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,152 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’3” N 4°25’29” W
The River
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Essential for the village. Here women do laundry and baths are taken. It's also a recreation spot for kids to have a fun time.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:12 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,145 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’3” N 4°25’30” W
A Ceremonial Cave
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Where I believe women must spend time prior to marriage. Not the same as a "Man Cave".
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:23 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,184 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’5” N 4°25’33” W
Village Grandmother
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Who no doubt has seen and experience a lot in her life time.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:25 PM
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 1,207 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’5” N 4°25’34” W
Village Ceremonial Altar
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
And local instrument.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:25 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 1,207 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°8’5” N 4°25’34” W
Local Blacksmith At Work
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
And his finished products.
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:55 PM
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 1,204 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°7’59” N 4°25’46” W
The Live Stock
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Eat Mor Chikin..
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- Day 3
- Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:55 PM
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 1,204 ft
- Burkina FasoKoumi11°7’59” N 4°25’46” W
A Home-Made Meal
December 9, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
How lucky am I? My guide's wife sends out an invite for dinner at their home. How could I refuse?
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:33 AM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 1,414 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’39” N 4°17’44” W
Inside The Grand Mosque
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Where you will find a flooring made of sand covered in some areas with prayer mats.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:50 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,385 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’41” N 4°17’44” W
Grande Mosquee de Bobo Dioulasso
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Believed to have been built sometime around the late 1800 (1880 or so). This mosque was built with local materials of mostly wood and mud.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:55 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,394 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’40” N 4°17’45” W
Chillin...
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
On the Grand Mosque.. which my guide said was OK.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,414 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’39” N 4°17’44” W
A Street View
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Of The Grand Mosque.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,414 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’39” N 4°17’44” W
Grande Marche
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Local market goods.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,414 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’39” N 4°17’44” W
Cathedrale Notre Dame
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Located near Grande Marche but not open while I was there.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:51 AM
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 1,417 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’36” N 4°18’12” W
Local Bus Station
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Nice spot for some Bobo treats. Bring your picnic baskets.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:42 PM
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 1,401 ft
- Burkina FasoBobo-Dioulasso11°10’58” N 4°17’54” W
Fried Bananas
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
A delicious street snack for less than a quarter a piece.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 1:36 PM
- ☀️ 97 °F
- Altitude: 1,138 ft
- Burkina FasoYengué11°12’10” N 4°26’19” W
La Guinguetta
December 10, 2019 in Burkina Faso ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
A relaxing park with a restaurant that is away from the city.
