Monthly Archives: August 2009

Frontiere du Mali

Posted on Friday, 28 August 2009 by robjkentjr

It was a two day drive to our next destination in Mali, a little out-of-the-way town called Gao. Before getting there we spent a brief night in Ayorou, just on the Niger side of the border. I must admit, I … finish reading Frontiere du Mali

Posted in Africa, Mali, Niger | Tagged Africa, baby, bad, bird, crocodile, desert, drive, earth, experience, goat, goats, good, life, Mali, Niger, night, pool, Rasa, road, travel, village | 3 Comments

Niamey, the capital

Posted on Tuesday, 25 August 2009 by robjkentjr

Another capital city, another $200 visa (visas are turning out to be our biggest expense!). After that shock we thoroughly enjoyed all the fine Expat hotels and draft beer on offer. We started out our stay with a nice relaxing … finish reading Niamey, the capital

Posted in Africa, Niger | Tagged beer, bus, city, cold, fish, good, highlight, hotel, life, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, paris, picture, pool, rain, Rasa, river, road, sunset, visa, water | 1 Comment

Nigerien Giraffes

Posted on Thursday, 20 August 2009 by robjkentjr

This is the last herd of wild giraffes in the Sahel region with only about 200 remaining, but increasing in numbers. This was a highlight of the trip, not so much for seeing them but for how close they come … finish reading Nigerien Giraffes

Posted in Africa, Niger | Tagged children, development, food, goat, goats, happy, herder, highlight, lunch, money, Niger, picture, Rasa, sea, tour, tourists | 2 Comments

Agadez, almost

Posted on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 by robjkentjr

The most notable thing about our attempted trip to Agadez was the heat and humidity, not a comfortable combination in the middle of the Sahara. Despite having to sit through this for the drive, we were glad to have seen … finish reading Agadez, almost

Posted in Africa, Niger | Tagged camel, camels, car, drive, experience, goat, goats, humid, money, Niger, Rasa, travel | 4 Comments

Zinder, Niger

Posted on Friday, 14 August 2009 by robjkentjr

We managed to leave Nigeria without a single problem, which was a very pleasant surprise considering what we were expecting. But the begging and hassles started with the money changers as soon as we entered Niger and did not stop … finish reading Zinder, Niger

Posted in Africa, Niger | Tagged car, children, desert, good, humid, life, money, mountains, Niger, Nigeria, Rasa, restaurant, sale, sheep, tea, walking, water | 5 Comments

Monthly Archives: August 2009

Frontiere du Mali

Niamey, the capital

Nigerien Giraffes

Agadez, almost

Zinder, Niger

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