![Labbézanga, the first village in Niger after crossing the border from Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462025.PV6v2lF2.NigerDec06002.jpg) Labbézanga, the first village in Niger after crossing the border from Mali |
![Niger River from a hilltop at Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462028.NLTvE9vY.NigerDec06003.jpg) Niger River from a hilltop at Labbézanga, Niger |
![Niger River from a hilltop at Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462031.8VqpT55E.NigerDec06004.jpg) Niger River from a hilltop at Labbézanga, Niger |
![Mudbrick huts, Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462034.aEwVHxXv.NigerDec06005.jpg) Mudbrick huts, Labbézanga, Niger |
![Women working in an outdoor kitchen, Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462037.n3NU8H16.NigerDec06006.jpg) Women working in an outdoor kitchen, Labbézanga, Niger |
![Woman carrying a baby, Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462039.TJlLBuhN.NigerDec06007.jpg) Woman carrying a baby, Labbézanga, Niger |
![Niger River at Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462041.nQJFTViF.NigerDec06008.jpg) Niger River at Labbézanga, Niger |
![Cliff overlooking the Niger at Labbézanga](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462043.HN2iZmRL.NigerDec06011.jpg) Cliff overlooking the Niger at Labbézanga |
![Cliff overlooking the Niger at Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462045.of8PeQLl.NigerDec06013.jpg) Cliff overlooking the Niger at Labbézanga, Niger |
![Masjid Yassane, Labbézanga, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694337.9XeGK0w9.NigerDec06017.jpg) Masjid Yassane, Labbézanga, Niger |
![Deeply rutted sand track between Mali and Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694338.3yxaJMxR.NigerDec06018.jpg) Deeply rutted sand track between Mali and Niger |
![International highway between Mali and Niger...in need of upgrading](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462052.gx7FXAGL.NigerDec06019.jpg) International highway between Mali and Niger...in need of upgrading |
![Rotel 20-passenger truck, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462054.6aMs1Dm8.NigerDec06022.jpg) Rotel 20-passenger truck, Niger |
![We made camp for our first night (of 3) in Niger around Firgoun](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462056.CY1cSNRV.NigerDec06024.jpg) We made camp for our first night (of 3) in Niger around Firgoun |
![Our camping site for the evening, shortly after crossing the Mali-Niger border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694339.Rc6bJY1v.NigerDec06025.jpg) Our camping site for the evening, shortly after crossing the Mali-Niger border |
![Rotel Tours, from Germany](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462233.JEeOjq0B.NigerDec06245.jpg) Rotel Tours, from Germany |
![It looks desolate and empty, but within minutes of our arrival, we had guests visit the camp](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462060.FkaD8uCY.NigerDec06026.jpg) It looks desolate and empty, but within minutes of our arrival, we had guests visit the camp |
![Sunset, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694340.cJAhMCJr.NigerDec06028.jpg) Sunset, Niger |
![The moon on a clear night, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694341.sudkJHLh.NigerDec06031.jpg) The moon on a clear night, Niger |
![The following morning, some of our guests from the night before returned to the camp](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462067.56uXFdKx.NigerDec06032.jpg) The following morning, some of our guests from the night before returned to the camp |
![Men in Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694342.SwhBKm2z.NigerDec06033.jpg) Men in Niger |
![Dawn over the Niger River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462071.0UtEmqIM.NigerDec06035.jpg) Dawn over the Niger River |
![Sunrise, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462074.TtFCEZQX.NigerDec06038.jpg) Sunrise, Niger |
![Sunrise, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462077.95Ca9wEX.NigerDec06039.jpg) Sunrise, Niger |
![Sunrise, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694343.bfw6o7rw.NigerDec06040.jpg) Sunrise, Niger |
![The Niger River at Ayorou, Niger, early morning](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462083.q7ZBUOmi.NigerDec06041.jpg) The Niger River at Ayorou, Niger, early morning |
![L'Hôtel Amenokal, Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694344.A8vYNHox.NigerDec06047.jpg) L'Hôtel Amenokal, Ayorou |
![The hotel was probably nice when it opened, and hasn't been touched since](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462091.SfhJ8rIA.NigerDec06048.jpg) The hotel was probably nice when it opened, and hasn't been touched since |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462085.P32Gouvm.NigerDec06043.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462094.aXa1F7WM.NigerDec06177.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Market, Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462096.Y7gxUn1S.NigerDec06183.jpg) Market, Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462101.gN6Z9mpX.NigerDec06184.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462103.YKausCfR.NigerDec06185.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694346.057O3HzD.NigerDec06186.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Man in a turban, Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462108.Z9JRgQo5.NigerDec06188.jpg) Man in a turban, Ayorou |
![Market stall, Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462111.WZJr7dWq.NigerDec06189.jpg) Market stall, Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694347.GwvydPP5.NigerDec06190.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462115.94uJ1nyk.NigerDec06191.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Niger River at Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462117.DzSKW205.NigerDec06192.jpg) Niger River at Ayorou |
![Boy in Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462121.M1JCLc2s.NigerDec06193.jpg) Boy in Ayorou, Niger |
![We missed Ayorou on its big market day, which is Sunday](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462122.ea2XbrJu.NigerDec06194.jpg) We missed Ayorou on its big market day, which is Sunday |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462125.bHCbtVAn.NigerDec06195.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Man wearing silky blue listening to the radio, Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694349.R05YRfRh.NigerDec06196.jpg) Man wearing silky blue listening to the radio, Ayorou |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462127.aZCn7fcJ.NigerDec06197.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Those don't look like the prime cuts of meat...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462130.0GwkfykT.NigerDec06198.jpg) Those don't look like the prime cuts of meat... |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462133.HFgfCqbL.NigerDec06199.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Man with a radio in Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694351.M21IMBFO.NigerDec06200.jpg) Man with a radio in Ayorou, Niger |
![Turbaned locals, Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462139.PUHsdJIu.NigerDec06201.jpg) Turbaned locals, Ayorou |
![Main Street, Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462141.MJnKDCVQ.NigerDec06202.jpg) Main Street, Ayorou, Niger |
![Celtel network map, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462145.bna2JiKg.NigerDec06203.jpg) Celtel network map, Niger |
![Donkey cart, Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462147.6biYrk7B.NigerDec06204.jpg) Donkey cart, Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694352.j3SnhuDD.NigerDec06206.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Public transport minibus, Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462149.zvpa5xg4.NigerDec06205.jpg) Public transport minibus, Ayorou, Niger |
![License plate - Republic of Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462153.eYqqu4oa.NigerDec06207.jpg) License plate - Republic of Niger |
![License plate - République du Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462156.n6a9j4FB.NigerDec06209.jpg) License plate - République du Niger |
![Interdit d'Uriner - CFA 4000 fine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462158.GInVrWXL.NigerDec06210.jpg) Interdit d'Uriner - CFA 4000 fine |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462160.TTNiVvtu.NigerDec06211.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462163.AYd7XdIS.NigerDec06212.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Women with babies strapped to their backs](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694354.Ba8kGs87.NigerDec06213.jpg) Women with babies strapped to their backs |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462167.XEEG4VTx.NigerDec06214.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462170.MaqSKOR4.NigerDec06215.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462172.U80HFN4S.NigerDec06216.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462174.jRIVRoLN.NigerDec06217.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Meat on a grill, Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462176.xbI40fsO.NigerDec06218.jpg) Meat on a grill, Ayorou |
![Meat on a grill, Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694355.1ByG6LDm.NigerDec06219.jpg) Meat on a grill, Ayorou |
![Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462180.CAyPxzNm.NigerDec06221.jpg) Ayorou, Niger |
![Man going to the river to fetch water](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462187.nL1SMvXY.NigerDec06224.jpg) Man going to the river to fetch water |
![Locals hanging out in Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462189.3n4dt8qw.NigerDec06225.jpg) Locals hanging out in Ayorou |
![Man in Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462184.sAZYV00h.NigerDec06223.jpg) Man in Ayorou, Niger |
![Men in turbans, Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462192.nkrbHhIZ.NigerDec06226.jpg) Men in turbans, Ayorou, Niger |
![Boys in Ayorou, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462195.CORcoeI0.NigerDec06227.jpg) Boys in Ayorou, Niger |
![Women going about their business](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462198.oCozvVXA.NigerDec06228.jpg) Women going about their business |
![Kids in Ayorou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462201.26HFnWwT.NigerDec06229.jpg) Kids in Ayorou |
![New country, new beer](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462203.IlZDPMTt.NigerDec06230.jpg) New country, new beer |
![Bière Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462205.YS2q8o2w.NigerDec06231.jpg) Bière Niger |
![Wall paintings, Ayorou hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462208.d2OdXZJq.NigerDec06232.jpg) Wall paintings, Ayorou hotel |
![Western Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462210.3Q8yf9sX.NigerDec06234.jpg) Western Niger |
![Herd of cattle, Western Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462212.k5DUkBGj.NigerDec06235.jpg) Herd of cattle, Western Niger |
![Walled compound with round towers, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462214.ujiK9zn0.NigerDec06236.jpg) Walled compound with round towers, Niger |
![Another herd of cattle, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462216.C8c7EPG4.NigerDec06237.jpg) Another herd of cattle, Niger |
![AFPEF - Association Féminine pour la Promotion et l'Education, Doubani, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462218.G3Yjn8gE.NigerDec06238.jpg) AFPEF - Association Féminine pour la Promotion et l'Education, Doubani, Niger |
![Tandja Mamadou - Une Chance Pour Le Niger - MNSD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462220.uDED69Rf.NigerDec06239.jpg) Tandja Mamadou - Une Chance Pour Le Niger - MNSD |
![Back on paved roads](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462224.uwA9MBOo.NigerDec06241.jpg) Back on paved roads |
![Western Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462222.OFCiqDz7.NigerDec06240.jpg) Western Niger |
![Western Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462231.FKxSmwjt.NigerDec06244.jpg) Western Niger |
![Western Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462227.q9dzmQax.NigerDec06242.jpg) Western Niger |
![Western Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462229.5bsPbmb1.NigerDec06243.jpg) Western Niger |
![Triple donkey cart, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462235.z0OmM71y.NigerDec06249.jpg) Triple donkey cart, Niger |
![NigerDec06 251.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71694357.97NZwJN5.NigerDec06251.jpg) NigerDec06 251.jpg |
![Fully loaded pick up truck, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462239.IDkNgD4M.NigerDec06253.jpg) Fully loaded pick up truck, Niger |
![Contract - grass huts and a satellite communication center near Niamey, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78462242.l3bIIqy9.NigerDec06254.jpg) Contract - grass huts and a satellite communication center near Niamey, Niger |
![Village outside Niamey, Niger](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78501813.EMcAF20x.NigerDec06256.jpg) Village outside Niamey, Niger |
![NigerDec06 180.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78466169.YAeUExJ8.NigerDec06180.jpg) NigerDec06 180.jpg |