Thursday, October 29, 2009

Mopti pictures


Lori and I went for a boat ride. This salesman was so persistent to sell us some of his necklaces that he came with us on our boat ride and proceeded to display his goods. I had to take a picture! I have to say, (even though I was annoyed) I can't blame him for trying to make a living. He is a hard worker. We bought some necklaces.


Because I speak horrible French, I thought the guys were going to let me try to steer the boat. So I went over by the driver and he wouldn't let me! He told me to sit down. Here's the awkward picture.


You would almost think it was Venice... ??


Village on the water. I think these people are from the Bobo tribe.

Mopti

Because it is a two day travel (if you don't want to travel at night), we stopped in Mopti and spent the day there. Some call it the "Venice of Mali." I was in culture shock again, as it felt even busier than Bamako--lots of people in transit, trading, selling...

Lori bought Taureg fabric and this guy was kind enough to show her how to properly wrap her head. Awesome.

More Dogon Pictures





Dogon Pictures - Kids!


Running water = children and women running to get it


Dogon Country

Lori and I were blessed to visit Dogon Country last weekend and be a part of village life for a few days. Lori has some friends there with the Peace Corps, and so we got to "get inside" rather than be tourists. The Dogon people received us as honored guests. We ate with the chief 2 evenings, got to dance with his wives, learned how to do a proper greeting in Dogon, tried to carry peanuts on our head, and played with kids.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Random Pictures - Bamako





The Zoo





BAMAKO