Koutiala - Around Town

Some of the best pictures I have are from walking around Koutiala. In general, I have found the Malians to be very warm and open, whether in Bamako, Koutiala, Mopti or Dogon Country.

Some random pictures:

Typical baby carrying method of Malian women. (Yes, this baby has eye-liner on!)

Same cute baby and her mom with a friend, happy to let us take a picture.

Moto filling station

Donkey cart. I almost got run over by one of these.

Neighbor kids

This man saw Lori's camera and stopped, wanting his picture taken.


Selling donuts

Koutiala Hospital for Women and Children

Belated Post! Lori and I visited Koutiala our first 2 weeks in Mali (last half of August). It's hard to take many pictures of/within the hospital in light of respecting patients' privacy and dignity. So, here are the few pictures I took for those interested in the medical side.

Pharmacy

Operating Room --the best in Mali

Ventilator


Childcare services.
This girl nannies for one of the nurses.
(Yes, this baby is wearing a wool hat in 90+ degree weather.)

The rewards of giving blood in Koutiala--you know who gets your blood, and even get to see them receive it (since there is such a need). A 15-year-old girl received my blood.
Even though she died, it still felt like such an honor to give to her, since I saw how she suffered the last days of her life. It really puts getting-stuck-by-a-needle in perspective.