![Baobab forest in western Mali between the Senegal border at Kidira and Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158072.m6c966H9.MaliNov06001.jpg) Baobab forest in western Mali between the Senegal border at Kidira and Kayes |
![24 November 2006](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158073.piZOQecJ.MaliNov06003.jpg) 24 November 2006 |
![An excellent road connects Kayes, Mali with Kidira, Senegal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158075.CPAI3Syd.MaliNov06005.jpg) An excellent road connects Kayes, Mali with Kidira, Senegal |
![Rotel Tours of Germany expedition bus, Das Rollende Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158078.b7OTfII6.MaliNov06007.jpg) Rotel Tours of Germany expedition bus, Das Rollende Hotel |
![Donkey cart and baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158076.NEVVfld0.MaliNov06006.jpg) Donkey cart and baobab, Mali |
![Donkey cart and baobab forest, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158084.NMqciBYy.MaliNov06008.jpg) Donkey cart and baobab forest, Western Mali |
![Baobab forest between Kidira-Diboli and Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158085.4AAEBN3I.MaliNov06011.jpg) Baobab forest between Kidira-Diboli and Kayes, Mali |
![Baobab forest between Kidira-Diboli and Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158089.VqRWvPCB.MaliNov06013.jpg) Baobab forest between Kidira-Diboli and Kayes, Mali |
![Cattle seeking shade beneath a baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158091.oIO6DgH7.MaliNov06015.jpg) Cattle seeking shade beneath a baobab, Mali |
![Baobab forest near Diboli, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659298.cPJ9q6MB.MaliNov06017.jpg) Baobab forest near Diboli, Mali |
![We entered Mali 1 1/2 days after leaving Dakar, Senegal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158095.zfQpDy9L.MaliNov06018.jpg) We entered Mali 1 1/2 days after leaving Dakar, Senegal |
![Baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158097.3U6B3BmS.MaliNov06019.jpg) Baobab, Mali |
![Baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158100.qquqsIKb.MaliNov06020.jpg) Baobab, Mali |
![Baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158102.4OYP2bgH.MaliNov06021.jpg) Baobab, Mali |
![The road from the Senegal border to Kayes passes through a baobab forest](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659299.4morulCp.MaliNov06024.jpg) The road from the Senegal border to Kayes passes through a baobab forest |
![Baobab fruit](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158107.akKtaazF.MaliNov06026.jpg) Baobab fruit |
![Excellent paved road between the Senegal border at Kidira and Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158109.8cpNeOCo.MaliNov06027.jpg) Excellent paved road between the Senegal border at Kidira and Kayes |
![Twin donkey cart, western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158111.uo0AYETK.MaliNov06028.jpg) Twin donkey cart, western Mali |
![The Dakar-Bamako Railroad, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158113.Xcb9jbTL.MaliNov06032.jpg) The Dakar-Bamako Railroad, Mali |
![Unfortunately, this beautiful road does not penetrate far into Mali. After Kayes it is rough dirt track](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158117.5Ah4k3UX.MaliNov06035.jpg) Unfortunately, this beautiful road does not penetrate far into Mali. After Kayes it is rough dirt track |
![Railroad crossing, Dakar-Bamako Railroad](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158120.JrWpSlgK.MaliNov06036.jpg) Railroad crossing, Dakar-Bamako Railroad |
![Stop sign, western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158122.7NH4RGQr.MaliNov06037.jpg) Stop sign, western Mali |
![Régie des Chemins de fer de Mali (RCFM)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158125.CxMvVOFE.MaliNov06038.jpg) Régie des Chemins de fer de Mali (RCFM) |
![Herd of cattle kicking up dust, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158127.nlh48amH.MaliNov06039.jpg) Herd of cattle kicking up dust, Mali |
![Outskirts of Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158130.waK4YvYM.MaliNov06042.jpg) Outskirts of Kayes, Mali |
![Diakitel, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158133.mWdT5Gv3.MaliNov06045.jpg) Diakitel, Kayes, Mali |
![Cedez le Passage, Bouldevard de l'Indepéndance, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158137.VpJ6ZnyW.MaliNov06047.jpg) Cedez le Passage, Bouldevard de l'Indepéndance, Kayes |
![Monument, Bouldevard de l'Indepéndance, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659300.MbC2C4Iu.MaliNov06048.jpg) Monument, Bouldevard de l'Indepéndance, Kayes |
![ADEMA PASJ - political party office Kayes, Mali Travail Solidarité Justice](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158135.U6Y7Wrgh.MaliNov06046.jpg) ADEMA PASJ - political party office Kayes, Mali "Travail Solidarité Justice" |
![Hott Photo, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158143.n19mouYP.MaliNov06049.jpg) Hott Photo, Kayes, Mali |
![A donkey parked in Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158146.IqbW8GrQ.MaliNov06051.jpg) A donkey parked in Kayes, Mali |
![Ancient Merdeces truck, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158148.zVCOm9UA.MaliNov06053.jpg) Ancient Merdeces truck, Kayes, Mali |
![Mosque, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158150.N1FpJdJn.MaliNov06054.jpg) Mosque, Kayes, Mali |
![Boy give thumbs up, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158153.b8wIgTFQ.MaliNov06055.jpg) Boy give thumbs up, Kayes, Mali |
![Lost sheep at the grand coiffeur, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158155.xaTGBkJ7.MaliNov06056.jpg) Lost sheep at the grand coiffeur, Kayes |
![Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158157.sJbuVdpt.MaliNov06057.jpg) Kayes, Mali |
![Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158159.joNgwq77.MaliNov06060.jpg) Kayes, Mali |
![Brazil fan, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158162.QyVlyPNl.MaliNov06061.jpg) Brazil fan, Kayes, Mali |
![CRAK - Fédération Nationale des Artisans du Mali Coordination Regionale des Artisans Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158164.38vuulw0.MaliNov06062.jpg) CRAK - Fédération Nationale des Artisans du Mali Coordination Regionale des Artisans Kayes |
![Coca-Cola broke down ici, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158168.zueTgjm4.MaliNov06063.jpg) Coca-Cola broke down ici, Kayes, Mali |
![Man and his two children, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659301.eiVjMfg7.MaliNov06064.jpg) Man and his two children, Kayes |
![Young girl, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158176.GskjZ2R7.MaliNov06068.jpg) Young girl, Kayes, Mali |
![Compagnie Aerienne du Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158173.TULnKzZ4.MaliNov06065.jpg) Compagnie Aerienne du Mali |
![Foosball, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158179.J9gJr1yx.MaliNov06069.jpg) Foosball, Mali |
![The woman running the foosball arcade, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158181.xyrgLIHw.MaliNov06070.jpg) The woman running the foosball arcade, Kayes |
![Colorful West African clothing, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158184.JVL9txHZ.MaliNov06071.jpg) Colorful West African clothing, Mali |
![3 + 2? Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158190.15Ik1Bqm.MaliNov06073.jpg) 3 + 2? Kayes, Mali |
![Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158193.RgccDcID.MaliNov06074.jpg) Kayes, Mali |
![Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158194.q8FbN8N3.MaliNov06075.jpg) Kayes, Mali |
![Fly Emirates - Arsenal, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158187.No078WE1.MaliNov06072.jpg) Fly Emirates - Arsenal, Mali |
![Me with some kids in Kayes, Mali, with the Rotel Truck](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158197.Mf3M1TNx.MaliNov06076.jpg) Me with some kids in Kayes, Mali, with the Rotel Truck |
![Fly Emirates, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158199.ytTV71Sh.MaliNov06076a.jpg) Fly Emirates, Mali |
![Me and the kids in Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158202.UsWeRdtj.MaliNov06076b.jpg) Me and the kids in Kayes |
![Cat, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158205.k7VTxc0t.MaliNov06077.jpg) Cat, Kayes |
![Mr. Bakary Traozé, shopkeeper with his son, Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158208.HXVYLNBG.MaliNov06078.jpg) Mr. Bakary Traozé, shopkeeper with his son, Kayes |
![Independence monument, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158212.Cv28STMX.MaliNov06080.jpg) Independence monument, Kayes, Mali |
![Kids in Kayes as our bus leaves](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158213.6WQRPfgt.MaliNov06081.jpg) Kids in Kayes as our bus leaves |
![Au revoir!](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158216.eHSYvrqP.MaliNov06082.jpg) Au revoir! |
![Railyard of the Dakar-Bamako Railroad, Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158218.3H5xMB2G.MaliNov06083.jpg) Railyard of the Dakar-Bamako Railroad, Kayes, Mali |
![RCFM Chemins de fer du Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158221.lN83RChP.MaliNov06085.jpg) RCFM Chemins de fer du Mali |
![Railway bridge crossing a dry river bed outside Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158225.oldfnobM.MaliNov06086.jpg) Railway bridge crossing a dry river bed outside Kayes |
![They say the railroad link to the capital Bamako is why no investment has been made to upgrade the road from Kayes eastward](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158226.dJJpLwVN.MaliNov06089.jpg) They say the railroad link to the capital Bamako is why no investment has been made to upgrade the road from Kayes eastward |
![The bush of western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158228.SkOX5Tvz.MaliNov06093.jpg) The bush of western Mali |
![The road from Kayes to Diamou soon leaves the railroad](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158229.yySAVrQI.MaliNov06095.jpg) The road from Kayes to Diamou soon leaves the railroad |
![Just a small taste of the crappy road ahead](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158232.8ruPtxYj.MaliNov06098.jpg) Just a small taste of the crappy road ahead |
![Power lines from the hydroelectric station at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158233.5O75IaIM.MaliNov06099.jpg) Power lines from the hydroelectric station at Félou, Mali |
![Dirt track approaching Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158235.0GNmBNgU.MaliNov06104.jpg) Dirt track approaching Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali, 15km east of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158237.eYfl7NWC.MaliNov06105.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali, 15km east of Kayes |
![It took us 45 minutes to drive the 15km from Kayes to the Fort de Médine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158238.gUiLdXTr.MaliNov06106.jpg) It took us 45 minutes to drive the 15km from Kayes to the Fort de Médine |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158240.BvsfoSGY.MaliNov06111.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, a relic of Mali´s French colonial past](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158241.QLrtEtr6.MaliNov06112.jpg) Fort de Médine, a relic of Mali´s French colonial past |
![Rotel at Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158243.cumNWtJf.MaliNov06113.jpg) Rotel at Fort de Médine, Mali |
![History of the Fort de Médine - built in 1855 by the French](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158244.bMxF0UhE.MaliNov06114.jpg) History of the Fort de Médine - built in 1855 by the French |
![The village was founded in 1826 by Hawa Demba Diallo](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158245.6DKokCVy.MaliNov06115.jpg) The village was founded in 1826 by Hawa Demba Diallo |
![Fort de Médine, built in 1855, withstood a siege by El Hadj Omar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659305.Oqw10syV.MaliNov06116.jpg) Fort de Médine, built in 1855, withstood a siege by El Hadj Omar |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158248.laVZx21M.MaliNov06117.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Hotel de Ville, Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158249.3wA5mC7J.MaliNov06118.jpg) Hotel de Ville, Médine, Mali |
![The HQ of Fort de Médine now houses town hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158250.4ZoYNd26.MaliNov06119.jpg) The HQ of Fort de Médine now houses town hall |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158251.SuGuQTkL.MaliNov06121.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Lake formed by a hydroelectric project on the Sénégal River, Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158252.7TUvybxm.MaliNov06122.jpg) Lake formed by a hydroelectric project on the Sénégal River, Médine, Mali |
![Sénégal River, Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158253.HNvkIeiE.MaliNov06124.jpg) Sénégal River, Médine, Mali |
![Sénégal River, Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158254.05mIFFFe.MaliNov06126.jpg) Sénégal River, Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158255.sb0LIBnl.MaliNov06129.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158256.uRS3EirO.MaliNov06130.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158257.SEh1Qc02.MaliNov06132.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Powder magazine, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158258.lufBv8Px.MaliNov06135.jpg) Powder magazine, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Souvenir Colonial Français à Paul Holle, défenseur de Médine, 1857](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158259.zeRM5QSK.MaliNov06136.jpg) Souvenir Colonial Français à Paul Holle, défenseur de Médine, 1857 |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158260.gGsaJRQ2.MaliNov06137.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158262.DXSskXiD.MaliNov06139.jpg) Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Ruins of the Officer's Mess, Fort de Médine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659307.j17EWJsO.MaliNov06147.jpg) Ruins of the Officer's Mess, Fort de Médine |
![Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158263.xlL1N755.MaliNov06140.jpg) Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Donkey in the ruins of the Officer's mess](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158261.iG90nBCg.MaliNov06138.jpg) Donkey in the ruins of the Officer's mess |
![Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158264.SVAHYf2E.MaliNov06142.jpg) Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158265.Rt1WUVTY.MaliNov06143.jpg) Donkey, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158266.BkInEe0v.MaliNov06144.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158267.yXatqD3G.MaliNov06145.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158268.siOgpgnp.MaliNov06147.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![19th century French artillery, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158269.NUNf6Mxx.MaliNov06148.jpg) 19th century French artillery, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158270.LdJv7sp2.MaliNov06149.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158271.5LEOuJ7B.MaliNov06150.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158272.m4mCkWXK.MaliNov06153.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![MaliNov06 157.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158273.UVVTu26I.MaliNov06157.jpg) MaliNov06 157.jpg |
![Multibarreled French artillery, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158274.LihPvKMP.MaliNov06162.jpg) Multibarreled French artillery, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![French Gatling gun, Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158275.HOwQhUBI.MaliNov06163.jpg) French Gatling gun, Fort de Médine, Mali |
![French Gatling gun, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158276.4lkSnm38.MaliNov06164.jpg) French Gatling gun, Mali |
![Fort de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158278.9Cihf6E4.MaliNov06166.jpg) Fort de Médine, Mali |
![Woman and girls collecting buckets of water from the Sénégal River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158277.H8SiiUni.MaliNov06165.jpg) Woman and girls collecting buckets of water from the Sénégal River, Mali |
![Old man, Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158279.4GAdk2AT.MaliNov06168.jpg) Old man, Médine, Mali |
![Donkey, Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158280.BtAHjvdA.MaliNov06171.jpg) Donkey, Médine, Mali |
![Kids in the village of Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158281.IMIaRyUW.MaliNov06172.jpg) Kids in the village of Médine, Mali |
![Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158282.9lqTlk2U.MaliNov06175.jpg) Médine, Mali |
![Boy in Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158283.kqsmprRM.MaliNov06176.jpg) Boy in Médine, Mali |
![Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158284.3iPrvceX.MaliNov06177.jpg) Médine, Mali |
![Monument in front of the Ford de Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158285.HCJD7rcZ.MaliNov06179.jpg) Monument in front of the Ford de Médine, Mali |
![Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158286.IyFbRQOL.MaliNov06180.jpg) Médine, Mali |
![Our big red truck made quite an impression on the local kids in Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158287.yuQR9QRI.MaliNov06182.jpg) Our big red truck made quite an impression on the local kids in Médine, Mali |
![This was not at all uncommon...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158290.uwRyDeZ4.MaliNov06185.jpg) This was not at all uncommon... |
![Bye bye!](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158288.PEj09bBp.MaliNov06183.jpg) Bye bye! |
![The kids of Médine chanting Allemand](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659308.mtagE2NO.MaliNov06184.jpg) The kids of Médine chanting "Allemand" |
![...and then chasing after the bus as we leave](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659310.hA3Orvp5.MaliNov06186.jpg) ...and then chasing after the bus as we leave |
![Médine, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158292.4wMT768z.MaliNov06188.jpg) Médine, Mali |
![Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158293.GIKWZlEK.MaliNov06192.jpg) Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Hydroelectric plant at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158294.b4C9KN44.MaliNov06194.jpg) Hydroelectric plant at Félou, Mali |
![Hydroelectric plant at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158295.Sn0j5phm.MaliNov06195.jpg) Hydroelectric plant at Félou, Mali |
![Centrale Hydro Éléctrique du Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158296.zE1THHL5.MaliNov06196.jpg) Centrale Hydro Éléctrique du Félou |
![Centrale Hydro Éléctrique du Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158297.16Ls5Ghn.MaliNov06197.jpg) Centrale Hydro Éléctrique du Félou |
![Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158298.UgcveCb1.MaliNov06198.jpg) Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou |
![Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158299.eXvqjtNm.MaliNov06200.jpg) Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou |
![Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659311.tikI4POX.MaliNov06201.jpg) Sénégal River below the Chutes de Félou |
![Young man in Félou carrying a large bag on his head](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158301.HKA3px9M.MaliNov06204.jpg) Young man in Félou carrying a large bag on his head |
![Primitive grass hut of a local fisherman, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158302.MjOElOyp.MaliNov06205.jpg) Primitive grass hut of a local fisherman, Félou, Mali |
![Primitive grass hut of a local fisherman, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158303.7e1Ly04t.MaliNov06208.jpg) Primitive grass hut of a local fisherman, Félou, Mali |
![Fisherman's hut overlooking the Senegal River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158304.MqDxNIBq.MaliNov06209.jpg) Fisherman's hut overlooking the Senegal River, Mali |
![Fisherman on the Senegal River at Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158305.hEMMcl0W.MaliNov06211.jpg) Fisherman on the Senegal River at Félou |
![Sénégal River at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158306.vNNbbbAB.MaliNov06214.jpg) Sénégal River at Félou, Mali |
![Sénégal River at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158314.SPN0oX4T.MaliNov06225.jpg) Sénégal River at Félou, Mali |
![Fisherman in a West African canoe called a pirogue](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158307.O8Ey6XgZ.MaliNov06216.jpg) Fisherman in a West African canoe called a pirogue |
![Fishing pirogue at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158308.MNHBQioa.MaliNov06218.jpg) Fishing pirogue at Félou, Mali |
![Fishing pirogue at Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158309.sWPq2AfZ.MaliNov06220.jpg) Fishing pirogue at Félou, Mali |
![Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158310.k1iFV7dz.MaliNov06221.jpg) Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali |
![Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158311.HGERODDf.MaliNov06222.jpg) Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali |
![Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158312.awQzJFQx.MaliNov06223.jpg) Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali |
![Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158313.zUjKRPrR.MaliNov06224.jpg) Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali |
![Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158315.PPdLZ8tb.MaliNov06226.jpg) Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali |
![Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158316.2RF4gsH6.MaliNov06227.jpg) Man paddling a pirogue on the Senegal River, Félou, Mali |
![Another pirogue pulled up along shore](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158317.USJE5HhR.MaliNov06232.jpg) Another pirogue pulled up along shore |
![Bus taxi from Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158318.rpba8oMV.MaliNov06234.jpg) Bus taxi from Kayes, Mali |
![West African pirogue, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158319.tw5Xs3UV.MaliNov06235.jpg) West African pirogue, Mali |
![Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158320.NVBZ8LXC.MaliNov06236.jpg) Félou, Mali |
![Félou, Mali - the water level is low](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158321.dvNutkQx.MaliNov06237.jpg) Félou, Mali - the water level is low |
![Rocks at the Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158322.5BASSu4m.MaliNov06238.jpg) Rocks at the Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Villagers who live near the Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158323.lmXByL59.MaliNov06239.jpg) Villagers who live near the Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![The Rotel open for an overnight stay near the Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158324.G39Movm4.MaliNov06241.jpg) The Rotel open for an overnight stay near the Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Natural hole in the rock](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158325.5VklMOht.MaliNov06242.jpg) Natural hole in the rock |
![River flowing through a hole, Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158326.9eIHER6J.MaliNov06243.jpg) River flowing through a hole, Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158328.IkMtq29m.MaliNov06244.jpg) Félou, Mali |
![Hydroelectric power station, Chutes de Felou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158329.XeWrTldO.MaliNov06246.jpg) Hydroelectric power station, Chutes de Felou |
![Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158330.viGmjZOn.MaliNov06247.jpg) Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Donkey cart carrying water](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158331.LZeX39vt.MaliNov06250.jpg) Donkey cart carrying water |
![MaliNov06 251.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158332.4eBg5fGU.MaliNov06251.jpg) MaliNov06 251.jpg |
![MaliNov06 252.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158334.aqTEZehz.MaliNov06252.jpg) MaliNov06 252.jpg |
![Woman of the village near Felou carrying buckets on their heads](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158335.f9Lbhb7Z.MaliNov06254.jpg) Woman of the village near Felou carrying buckets on their heads |
![Donkey, Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158336.BamggSHP.MaliNov06256.jpg) Donkey, Félou, Mali |
![Boy from the village near Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659313.cGVFKt42.MaliNov06257.jpg) Boy from the village near Chutes de Félou |
![Boys from the village near Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158338.a32yyn7v.MaliNov06258.jpg) Boys from the village near Chutes de Félou |
![Côte d'Ivoire fan, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158339.wgreVw3n.MaliNov06259.jpg) Côte d'Ivoire fan, Mali |
![Boy holding a big green bucket](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158342.dkwI2Xqd.MaliNov06263.jpg) Boy holding a big green bucket |
![Another boy from the village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659314.z3MjQd9j.MaliNov06264.jpg) Another boy from the village |
![Boy, Felou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158344.6lps0EBv.MaliNov06265.jpg) Boy, Felou |
![Girl, Felou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158345.skhRo526.MaliNov06266.jpg) Girl, Felou |
![Zidani](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158346.DGoHQdVJ.MaliNov06267.jpg) Zidani |
![Girl from the village near Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158347.6JBXQ0tN.MaliNov06268.jpg) Girl from the village near Félou |
![Pirogue on the shore of the Senegal River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158340.B4wEjHXp.MaliNov06261.jpg) Pirogue on the shore of the Senegal River, Mali |
![Senegal, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158341.g8xjjrfp.MaliNov06262.jpg) Senegal, Mali |
![Sunset over the hills west of the Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158348.TLUPZd76.MaliNov06271.jpg) Sunset over the hills west of the Chutes de Félou |
![Boys from the village who came to our camp](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158349.e7VKqn5J.MaliNov06272.jpg) Boys from the village who came to our camp |
![Sabine Staats-Brauer entertaining local kids with her art](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158350.QbnUUm7n.MaliNov06273.jpg) Sabine Staats-Brauer entertaining local kids with her art |
![Chutes de Felou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158351.l2GZpbvb.MaliNov06276.jpg) Chutes de Felou, Mali |
![Fishing pirogue at dusk, Senegal River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158357.KbPiowRJ.MaliNov06288.jpg) Fishing pirogue at dusk, Senegal River, Mali |
![Silhouette of boys leaving our campsite, the lead holding up his trophy](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659315.MkGzGDBL.MaliNov06277.jpg) Silhouette of boys leaving our campsite, the lead holding up his trophy |
![Silhouette of boys leaving our campsite at Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158353.mzV48Ax0.MaliNov06278.jpg) Silhouette of boys leaving our campsite at Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Silhouettes, Chutes de Félou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158354.LXuUpICR.MaliNov06279.jpg) Silhouettes, Chutes de Félou, Mali |
![Chutes de Félou after sunset, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158355.5Lp2u1k8.MaliNov06280.jpg) Chutes de Félou after sunset, Mali |
![Lone figure with the Rotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158356.vNVnkbsv.MaliNov06281.jpg) Lone figure with the Rotel |
![Africa has some beautiful sunsets](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158358.ywI7PLtX.MaliNov06290.jpg) Africa has some beautiful sunsets |
![Rotel silhouette at sunset, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158359.yMdeKZLY.MaliNov06291.jpg) Rotel silhouette at sunset, Mali |
![Rotel silhouette at sunset, Chutes de Félou, 24 November 2006, 2 days out of Dakar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158360.rx8xFqg9.MaliNov06293.jpg) Rotel silhouette at sunset, Chutes de Félou, 24 November 2006, 2 days out of Dakar |
![The Rotel at sunset camped at the Chutes de Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659316.qKsntGe9.MaliNov06294.jpg) The Rotel at sunset camped at the Chutes de Félou |
![Another Fly Emirates boy, a recurring theme throughout the trip](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78158362.You1XtVB.MaliNov06298.jpg) Another Fly Emirates boy, a recurring theme throughout the trip |
![Sunrise over the Senegal River, Chutes de Félou, 25 November 2006](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385133.jlBxdaaw.MaliNov06309.jpg) Sunrise over the Senegal River, Chutes de Félou, 25 November 2006 |
![Breaking camp for an early departure for a long driving day which will not see much distance covered](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385135.lKg0Wx8r.MaliNov06311.jpg) Breaking camp for an early departure for a long driving day which will not see much distance covered |
![Road leading south from Felou towards Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385138.NJ0KDPRF.MaliNov06316.jpg) "Road" leading south from Felou towards Diamou, Mali |
![Rutted track that passes for the main road from Western Mali to the heart of the country](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385140.moRM6CzS.MaliNov06317.jpg) Rutted track that passes for the main road from Western Mali to the heart of the country |
![MaliNov06 319.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385141.o4DwMbCG.MaliNov06319.jpg) MaliNov06 319.jpg |
![Dirt track, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385143.uqkJ7JNv.MaliNov06320.jpg) Dirt track, Western Mali |
![Peanuts are grown by the villagers around Félou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385145.gz9x2zCc.MaliNov06321.jpg) Peanuts are grown by the villagers around Félou |
![What peanuts look like when they're pulled from the earth](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385147.8lcEGBdl.MaliNov06323.jpg) What peanuts look like when they're pulled from the earth |
![On tracks like this we made slow progress](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385149.yhRiavdl.MaliNov06324.jpg) On tracks like this we made slow progress |
![A truck coming in the opposite direction kicking up dust on the track](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385152.2c3R1lDV.MaliNov06325.jpg) A truck coming in the opposite direction kicking up dust on the track |
![MaliNov06 328.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385155.jaHOiCLJ.MaliNov06328.jpg) MaliNov06 328.jpg |
![Boy in Mali carrying straw](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385158.lD2WJ0nV.MaliNov06329.jpg) Boy in Mali carrying straw |
![Walking two calves, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385160.o95UoQUW.MaliNov06332.jpg) Walking two calves, Mali |
![They don't see many tourists here](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385162.ob9Oz1ou.MaliNov06333.jpg) They don't see many tourists here |
![The narrow sandy track between Felou and Diamou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385163.v87uvrYe.MaliNov06334.jpg) The narrow sandy track between Felou and Diamou |
![Man operating a water pump, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385165.kkiqOvBS.MaliNov06335.jpg) Man operating a water pump, Mali |
![Round Afrian huts, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385167.PtPmKRME.MaliNov06336.jpg) Round Afrian huts, Mali |
![Walled compound with 3 thatched huts](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385169.oRv14Cl0.MaliNov06339.jpg) Walled compound with 3 thatched huts |
![Mosque, perhaps Lontou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385171.OBqjILPP.MaliNov06342.jpg) Mosque, perhaps Lontou |
![Village, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385172.dhMtEXuj.MaliNov06343.jpg) Village, Western Mali |
![Farmer tending peanuts, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385174.8HRFUuyi.MaliNov06344.jpg) Farmer tending peanuts, Western Mali |
![Kids waving as we pass](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385176.OexsV7KB.MaliNov06346.jpg) Kids waving as we pass |
![Village in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385178.6zSrgRpU.MaliNov06347.jpg) Village in Western Mali |
![Village in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385180.PkJg0Jl0.MaliNov06349.jpg) Village in Western Mali |
![Village in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385182.B2E24cHS.MaliNov06350.jpg) Village in Western Mali |
![While most of Western Mali is Muslim, this village, 25km from Kayes, is Christian](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385183.jYOCawzd.MaliNov06352.jpg) While most of Western Mali is Muslim, this village, 25km from Kayes, is Christian |
![Christian village 25 km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385185.GIDCuSDm.MaliNov06355.jpg) Christian village 25 km south of Kayes |
![50 kg bag of Thai rice Le Baobab](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385187.cEkHoqxv.MaliNov06357.jpg) 50 kg bag of Thai rice "Le Baobab" |
![Village 25km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385189.rP07OGNC.MaliNov06358.jpg) Village 25km south of Kayes |
![Western Mali village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385191.8dNn7tQp.MaliNov06359.jpg) Western Mali village |
![Village 25km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385193.ky5ha17p.MaliNov06360.jpg) Village 25km south of Kayes |
![Village 25km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385195.iV9jimKS.MaliNov06361.jpg) Village 25km south of Kayes |
![Village 25km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385197.DQwdUyhK.MaliNov06362.jpg) Village 25km south of Kayes |
![Hamada Sissoko, Maçon à Fanguiné Koto](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385201.qeRfNItj.MaliNov06363.jpg) Hamada Sissoko, Maçon à Fanguiné Koto |
![The family of Hamada Sissoko, villagers 25km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385204.mW7jpSGy.MaliNov06364.jpg) The family of Hamada Sissoko, villagers 25km south of Kayes |
![The young son of Hamada Sissoko](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385207.jIrZonAR.MaliNov06365.jpg) The young son of Hamada Sissoko |
![Village 25km south of Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385211.RVtzIoCD.MaliNov06366.jpg) Village 25km south of Kayes, Mali |
![Another family in the same village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385214.eAhztmuT.MaliNov06367.jpg) Another family in the same village |
![Village of round thatched mud huts, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385216.a22Kikr3.MaliNov06368.jpg) Village of round thatched mud huts, Mali |
![Boys in soccer shirts, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385218.cCvMcpsu.MaliNov06372.jpg) Boys in soccer shirts, Mali |
![Village 25km south of Kayes, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385220.lzeIOMKQ.MaliNov06373.jpg) Village 25km south of Kayes, Mali |
![In contract to Senegal's square huts, Western Mali's are round](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659332.GCM6v4km.MaliNov06376.jpg) In contract to Senegal's square huts, Western Mali's are round |
![A Christian village we visited about 25 km from Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659333.l9dM0o7A.MaliNov06377.jpg) A Christian village we visited about 25 km from Kayes |
![Young woman with infant, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385229.KFIpAvDa.MaliNov06378.jpg) Young woman with infant, Mali |
![Older man in the village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385232.PNiLYNSu.MaliNov06379.jpg) Older man in the village |
![Village elder on a donkey cart](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385236.dctupEKz.MaliNov06380.jpg) Village elder on a donkey cart |
![Village elder](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385238.yvFu1jHy.MaliNov06381.jpg) Village elder |
![Old woman in the village 25km south of Kayes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385242.RyTQXAzk.MaliNov06382.jpg) Old woman in the village 25km south of Kayes |
![Grandma](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659334.4gOAIaP3.MaliNov06383.jpg) Grandma |
![Woman and baby in front of the village church](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385249.zjmgXoft.MaliNov06384.jpg) Woman and baby in front of the village church |
![A friendly send off from this pleasant village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385252.36rQx4Da.MaliNov06385.jpg) A friendly send off from this pleasant village |
![Continuing down the dirt track towards Diamou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385256.tV5F8ovj.MaliNov06386.jpg) Continuing down the dirt track towards Diamou |
![Another village in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385259.K51CEssU.MaliNov06390.jpg) Another village in Western Mali |
![Brazil fan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385262.hpmzFYEF.MaliNov06391.jpg) Brazil fan |
![We made very slow progress this day, maybe 80km in 10 hours of driving](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385264.0pNoeJbC.MaliNov06392.jpg) We made very slow progress this day, maybe 80km in 10 hours of driving |
![Perhaps with a smaller Land Rover we could have made better time, but the road was very poor](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385268.CFMxWzc8.MaliNov06393.jpg) Perhaps with a smaller Land Rover we could have made better time, but the "road" was very poor |
![European Roller, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385272.HB9s66KK.MaliNov06395.jpg) European Roller, Western Mali |
![Since the railroad connects Kayes with the capital Bamako, upgrading the road is a very low priority](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385275.OAHrvd7T.MaliNov06396.jpg) Since the railroad connects Kayes with the capital Bamako, upgrading the road is a very low priority |
![Rotel expedition truck, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385278.kXhib8gX.MaliNov06399.jpg) Rotel expedition truck, Mali |
![The road between Kayes and Mahina are horrible. One day in 10 hours we did 80km](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659335.uS6uXhUm.MaliNov06400.jpg) The road between Kayes and Mahina are horrible. One day in 10 hours we did 80km |
![Rotel expedition truck, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385285.D2pbLuVi.MaliNov06401.jpg) Rotel expedition truck, Mali |
![Signs of erosion, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385288.Ua0XB43G.MaliNov06404.jpg) Signs of erosion, Mali |
![The first significant high terrain we've seen since leaving Dakar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385292.q1C2UYBJ.MaliNov06406.jpg) The first significant high terrain we've seen since leaving Dakar |
![Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385294.iOleipd4.MaliNov06407.jpg) Western Mali |
![Friendly wave from a villager in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385297.fjoBBFi1.MaliNov06408.jpg) Friendly wave from a villager in Western Mali |
![Rondavels, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385301.XlILoKzY.MaliNov06409.jpg) Rondavels, Western Mali |
![Excited village children rush out to watch our big red truck pass by](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385304.tbqpSCiH.MaliNov06410.jpg) Excited village children rush out to watch our big red truck pass by |
![Village of round thatched mud huts, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385307.OVw4MIm2.MaliNov06412.jpg) Village of round thatched mud huts, Western Mali |
![Western Mali (14 05N/011 15W)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385310.LkoSHi8j.MaliNov06413.jpg) Western Mali (14 05N/011 15W) |
![Prominent plateau near Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385312.dysyOoUb.MaliNov06415.jpg) Prominent plateau near Diamou, Mali |
![Plateau near Diamou, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385313.7iuwMHD9.MaliNov06416.jpg) Plateau near Diamou, Western Mali |
![Boy on a bike, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385316.Vod5T9aW.MaliNov06418.jpg) Boy on a bike, Diamou, Mali |
![Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385318.PCmkl9dq.MaliNov06419.jpg) Diamou, Mali |
![Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385319.vBXWjOYm.MaliNov06420.jpg) Diamou, Mali |
![Piles of peanuts for sale, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385321.cK7piLWi.MaliNov06421.jpg) Piles of peanuts for sale, Diamou, Mali |
![Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385323.YSxNadwG.MaliNov06422.jpg) Diamou, Mali |
![Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385325.JhdUTepw.MaliNov06423.jpg) Diamou, Mali |
![I would guess women's clothing shop](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385327.GuKeZSBI.MaliNov06424.jpg) I would guess women's clothing shop |
![Local bank - Caisse d'Epargne et de Crédit, Khasso Buntumba, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385329.7dXwrIGi.MaliNov06425.jpg) Local bank - Caisse d'Epargne et de Crédit, Khasso Buntumba, Diamou, Mali |
![Boy in a faded Fly Emirates shirt, Diamou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385331.J5iWuKBS.MaliNov06426.jpg) Boy in a faded Fly Emirates shirt, Diamou |
![Mali Post Office, Diamou, Station Hertzienne, Mali-Canada copperation project](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385333.pPW1zAWK.MaliNov06427.jpg) Mali Post Office, Diamou, Station Hertzienne, Mali-Canada copperation project |
![SOTELMA - Société des Télécommunications du Mali, Diamou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385335.B7kDsP98.MaliNov06428.jpg) SOTELMA - Société des Télécommunications du Mali, Diamou |
![Tailor shop with foot operated Buttefly sewing machine, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385337.3KYWurni.MaliNov06429.jpg) Tailor shop with foot operated Buttefly sewing machine, Diamou, Mali |
![Auto parts store, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385340.val6Mqpr.MaliNov06431.jpg) Auto parts store, Diamou, Mali |
![Main Street, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385343.ElX4SMIu.MaliNov06432.jpg) Main Street, Diamou, Mali |
![Shop in Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385346.XDjk0dIc.MaliNov06433.jpg) Shop in Diamou, Mali |
![Diamou Railway Station, Mali - Transrail](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385348.NeVuy54d.MaliNov06435.jpg) Diamou Railway Station, Mali - Transrail |
![Diamou Railway Station on the line from Dakar to Bamako](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385351.kU1l7gt5.MaliNov06436.jpg) Diamou Railway Station on the line from Dakar to Bamako |
![Tientienfu 2008 Diamou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385354.8Eik3dmA.MaliNov06437.jpg) Tientienfu 2008 Diamou |
![Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385356.uyY3hZE9.MaliNov06438.jpg) Diamou, Mali |
![Large outdoor ovens, Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78385358.CaRsCwou.MaliNov06444.jpg) Large outdoor ovens, Diamou, Mali |