![Sign for the Chutes de Gouina, waterfalls on the Senegal River, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78429436.J1rgP9lb.MaliNov06445.jpg) Sign for the Chutes de Gouina, waterfalls on the Senegal River, Western Mali |
![Bridge across the Senegal River between Diamou and Sélinkégni, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387310.DpGfxkr0.MaliNov06449.jpg) Bridge across the Senegal River between Diamou and Sélinkégni, Mali |
![Buttes across the Senegal River from Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387309.m1VVRfH6.MaliNov06447.jpg) Buttes across the Senegal River from Diamou, Mali |
![View of the Senegal River from the Diamou Bridge, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387313.e9JNE8fU.MaliNov06450.jpg) View of the Senegal River from the Diamou Bridge, Mali |
![View of the plateaux near Diamou seen from the bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387315.iT4spfAX.MaliNov06451.jpg) View of the plateaux near Diamou seen from the bridge |
![View from the Senegal River bridge at Diamou](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387317.ODpk9dQg.MaliNov06452.jpg) View from the Senegal River bridge at Diamou |
![Senegal River by Diamou, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387332.MDGpzNKr.MaliNov06457.jpg) Senegal River by Diamou, Mali |
![Baobab at our noontime picnic site](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387321.5c2uemMw.MaliNov06454.jpg) Baobab at our noontime picnic site |
![Baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387327.F4P0nKfR.MaliNov06455.jpg) Baobab, Mali |
![Mesa in western Mali between Diamou and Sélinkégni](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659336.7ufIhAjk.MaliNov06461.jpg) Mesa in western Mali between Diamou and Sélinkégni |
![Mesa, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387341.K7Evq5lp.MaliNov06463.jpg) Mesa, Western Mali |
![Gas station in Mali which uses fuel drums](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387338.5LFPjNZz.MaliNov06462.jpg) Gas station in Mali which uses fuel drums |
![The poorly maintained road between between Diamou and Sélinkégni, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387348.5UxlE6W0.MaliNov06469.jpg) The poorly maintained road between between Diamou and Sélinkégni, Mali |
![Lilly pad covered pond, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387343.Oy3RQr7N.MaliNov06468.jpg) Lilly pad covered pond, Mali |
![Pretty flower near the pond (I'm not a botanist...)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387351.01Nz0ngw.MaliNov06470.jpg) Pretty flower near the pond (I'm not a botanist...) |
![Lily pad and flower, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387358.Ou4MKrDC.MaliNov06472.jpg) Lily pad and flower, Mali |
![A pair women in brightly colored clothing carrying buckets of dishes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387355.ktGvIJmK.MaliNov06471.jpg) A pair women in brightly colored clothing carrying buckets of dishes |
![Baobab, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387363.XBuFUDfA.MaliNov06474.jpg) Baobab, Mali |
![Site of a recent bush fire](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387366.WhFEc79g.MaliNov06475.jpg) Site of a recent bush fire |
![MaliNov06 478.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387369.URJCtzRL.MaliNov06478.jpg) MaliNov06 478.jpg |
![Goatherder along the Diamou-Sélinkégni track](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659337.Xhd8yvZn.MaliNov06479.jpg) Goatherder along the Diamou-Sélinkégni track |
![One of the goatherder's charges](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387372.LzkbhXGo.MaliNov06480.jpg) One of the goatherder's charges |
![A couple of clicks and he summoned the herd](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659338.EADPmoLT.MaliNov06482.jpg) A couple of clicks and he summoned the herd |
![The goatherd's flock emerging from the bushes on command](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387375.iWFtz6F9.MaliNov06483.jpg) The goatherd's flock emerging from the bushes on command |
![This really amazing encounter was on the road between Diamou and Sélinkégni](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387376.SsoTKkyZ.MaliNov06484.jpg) This really amazing encounter was on the road between Diamou and Sélinkégni |
![Goatherder in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659339.QLDg3V2z.MaliNov06485.jpg) Goatherder in Western Mali |
![One of the rare wildlife sightings. The truck rolled on....](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387378.n9SZm0BO.MaliNov06489.jpg) One of the rare wildlife sightings. The truck rolled on.... |
![Potty break in the bush, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387379.X84M5NkG.MaliNov06491.jpg) Potty break in the bush, Mali |
![German nationality sticker covered with dust on our vehicle](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387382.J7HFseuS.MaliNov06496.jpg) German nationality sticker covered with dust on our vehicle |
![MaliNov06 494.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387380.xp6pxLsk.MaliNov06494.jpg) MaliNov06 494.jpg |
![Village of round huts in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387383.Qz0prpL9.MaliNov06502.jpg) Village of round huts in Western Mali |
![This shows the basket-like frame of a new hut which serves as support for the mud coating](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387384.dJzyXeP2.MaliNov06503.jpg) This shows the basket-like frame of a new hut which serves as support for the mud coating |
![Village in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387385.CN8OmRXD.MaliNov06504.jpg) Village in Western Mali |
![Another freshly burned area, near Sélinkégni, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387386.8o8HPdIS.MaliNov06505.jpg) Another freshly burned area, near Sélinkégni, Mali |
![A square building with two windows, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387387.f3czkCQa.MaliNov06506.jpg) A square building with two windows, Mali |
![Village near Sélinkégni](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659340.mYHlQ9DJ.MaliNov06509.jpg) Village near Sélinkégni |
![Another hut with an incomplete mud outer layer](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387390.XkJZnn7L.MaliNov06511.jpg) Another hut with an incomplete mud outer layer |
![A hut in Western Mali with painted decoration](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387393.IgwBHNBI.MaliNov06514.jpg) A hut in Western Mali with painted decoration |
![Village in Western Mali near Sélinkégni](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387394.tk98tcdK.MaliNov06515.jpg) Village in Western Mali near Sélinkégni |
![Another hut near Sélinkégni, Mali, with painted decoration](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387395.pqRfaFDy.MaliNov06517.jpg) Another hut near Sélinkégni, Mali, with painted decoration |
![The basket-like start of a new hut, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387396.uLZCVixu.MaliNov06519.jpg) The basket-like start of a new hut, Mali |
![A hut under construction](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659342.bOxl7h5j.MaliNov06522.jpg) A hut under construction |
![Millet, the staple food of the Sahel countries](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659343.5CwBocXk.MaliNov06525.jpg) Millet, the staple food of the Sahel countries |
![Millet plants look similar to corn](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387399.vg3Cr57n.MaliNov06526.jpg) Millet plants look similar to corn |
![Rough track, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387400.hpWu1Jys.MaliNov06530.jpg) Rough track, Western Mali |
![The track descends to cross a dry river bed south of Sélinkégni, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387402.caHehM2G.MaliNov06532.jpg) The track descends to cross a dry river bed south of Sélinkégni, Mali |
![Rotel between Sélinkégni and the Senegal River ferry near Bafoulabé](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387403.X5inixfB.MaliNov06536.jpg) Rotel between Sélinkégni and the Senegal River ferry near Bafoulabé |
![Rotel Expedition Truck, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387404.c3zXK7Qe.MaliNov06537.jpg) Rotel Expedition Truck, Mali |
![The Rotel in a steep descent](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659344.ca3BSXSj.MaliNov06540.jpg) The Rotel in a steep descent |
![Josef opts for the low road](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387406.wHcRLsUb.MaliNov06542.jpg) Josef opts for the low road |
![It's slow going in such a big vehicle on the poor roads of Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387407.A0uD8DRm.MaliNov06547.jpg) It's slow going in such a big vehicle on the poor roads of Western Mali |
![Another sunset](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387408.x8osANcD.MaliNov06550.jpg) Another sunset |
![Sunset, 3 days since departing Dakar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387418.sQ8pskYH.MaliNov06571.jpg) Sunset, 3 days since departing Dakar |
![After a full day of driving, we progress perhaps 80km](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387409.XhWYV8dK.MaliNov06551.jpg) After a full day of driving, we progress perhaps 80km |
![Dawn over our bush camping site near the Bafoulabé ferry](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659345.VdDxn4Ms.MaliNov06556.jpg) Dawn over our bush camping site near the Bafoulabé ferry |
![Dawn of our third day in Mali, around 225km from the border with Senegal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387411.eBVbc5IE.MaliNov06558.jpg) Dawn of our third day in Mali, around 225km from the border with Senegal |
![A new day dawns. Hopefully we will make better progress today...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387412.tJGjLueB.MaliNov06559.jpg) A new day dawns. Hopefully we will make better progress today... |
![Bright red morning sky, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387413.VQQUcXYM.MaliNov06560.jpg) Bright red morning sky, Western Mali |
![Dawn, 26 November 2006, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387414.jhbiOKbG.MaliNov06561.jpg) Dawn, 26 November 2006, Western Mali |
![High cirrus colored pink, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387415.Jrma8tlX.MaliNov06562.jpg) High cirrus colored pink, Western Mali |
![Village mosque, Bakoy River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387423.tgyEklXV.MaliNov06573.jpg) Village mosque, Bakoy River, Mali |
![Village mosque, Bakoy River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387424.Bb3A1rY0.MaliNov06574.jpg) Village mosque, Bakoy River, Mali |
![Mosque, Tintila, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387425.2IhpoNne.MaliNov06575.jpg) Mosque, Tintila, Mali |
![The basis of me calling this village Tintila is a sign which read Ecole Fondamentale Tintila but I have no confirmation](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387421.wmFk7Bk6.MaliNov06572.jpg) The basis of me calling this village Tintila is a sign which read "Ecole Fondamentale Tintila" but I have no confirmation |
![Pirogue canoe on the banks of the Bakoy River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387417.2S4mR3tZ.MaliNov06570.jpg) Pirogue canoe on the banks of the Bakoy River |
![Villagers washing the breakfast dishes in the Bakoy River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387427.Y9nzUANT.MaliNov06577.jpg) Villagers washing the breakfast dishes in the Bakoy River, Mali |
![Woman doing laundry in the river, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387416.EyUcCPWw.MaliNov06569.jpg) Woman doing laundry in the river, Mali |
![Man poling a pirogue on the Bakoy](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387428.sIK6gm45.MaliNov06578.jpg) Man poling a pirogue on the Bakoy |
![The village is located at the point where the Bakoy River becomes the Senegal River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387429.iQPOdz3O.MaliNov06579.jpg) The village is located at the point where the Bakoy River becomes the Senegal River |
![We are here to get a ferry across to the village of Babaroto where we will pick up the road to Manatali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387430.KcRphfjY.MaliNov06582.jpg) We are here to get a ferry across to the village of Babaroto where we will pick up the road to Manatali |
![One of the village men poling his pirogue away from shore](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387431.GT2l9yQb.MaliNov06584.jpg) One of the village men poling his pirogue away from shore |
![Turbaned boatman with a pole, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387433.SeFQou8k.MaliNov06586.jpg) Turbaned boatman with a pole, Mali |
![Turbaned boatman with a pole, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387434.TnOoEt7p.MaliNov06587.jpg) Turbaned boatman with a pole, Mali |
![Millipede, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387435.2jBcj0X0.MaliNov06590.jpg) Millipede, Mali |
![A tree climbing baby goat](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387437.465FfnZ0.MaliNov06595.jpg) A tree climbing baby goat |
![Goats playing king of the mountain, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387439.vdduufBw.MaliNov06597.jpg) Goats playing king of the mountain, Mali |
![Gai - Ayam - Ji - Niwatori - Poulet - Hähnchen - Pollo - Chicken - Djaj](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387438.xEMDUkNx.MaliNov06596.jpg) Gai - Ayam - Ji - Niwatori - Poulet - Hähnchen - Pollo - Chicken - Djaj |
![Helmeted Guineafowl (Perlhühner)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387441.jC1J4DrX.MaliNov06598.jpg) Helmeted Guineafowl (Perlhühner) |
![Helmeted Guineafowl](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387442.VzBJAYv9.MaliNov06599.jpg) Helmeted Guineafowl |
![Village at the Bakoy-Bafing ferry that might be named Tintila](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387443.6dIhITE1.MaliNov06600.jpg) Village at the Bakoy-Bafing ferry that might be named Tintila |
![Village sur la rive droit de la fleuve Bakoy, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387454.EylsQxIA.MaliNov06609.jpg) Village sur la rive droit de la fleuve Bakoy, Mali |
![Farmer, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387445.0QO4Aj03.MaliNov06602.jpg) Farmer, Mali |
![Breakfast is cooking, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387446.Uet2hQ2T.MaliNov06603.jpg) Breakfast is cooking, Mali |
![Mudbrick ovens, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387448.m3qfoL2A.MaliNov06604.jpg) Mudbrick ovens, Mali |
![Sabine drawing for the children](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387450.izgIffdJ.MaliNov06606.jpg) Sabine drawing for the children |
![Fleuve Bakoy](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387451.6hbq74zR.MaliNov06607.jpg) Fleuve Bakoy |
![MaliNov06 608.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387452.mSzFgTyM.MaliNov06608.jpg) MaliNov06 608.jpg |
![Man padding a canoe (pirogue) Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387455.PgKc7MhS.MaliNov06610.jpg) Man padding a canoe (pirogue) Mali |
![The larger settlement of Bafoulabé is on the opposite side of the Senegal River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387457.xhf0HiJ5.MaliNov06611.jpg) The larger settlement of Bafoulabé is on the opposite side of the Senegal River |
![Man tending his boat, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387460.mByGPvNE.MaliNov06613.jpg) Man tending his boat, Mali |
![Woman rinsing millet](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387458.o2oCsXfx.MaliNov06612.jpg) Woman rinsing millet |
![Woman rinsing millet](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387462.byG27F6M.MaliNov06614.jpg) Woman rinsing millet |
![Pirogue ferryman (Nomory Sow from Babaroto, Mali) in a Fly Emirates shirt](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387464.YKtJwRjV.MaliNov06615.jpg) Pirogue ferryman (Nomory Sow from Babaroto, Mali) in a Fly Emirates shirt |
![Pirogue ferryman (Nomory Sow from Babaroto, Mali) in a Fly Emirates shirt](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659348.x78CCql2.MaliNov06616.jpg) Pirogue ferryman (Nomory Sow from Babaroto, Mali) in a Fly Emirates shirt |
![Pirogue ferryman (Nomory Sow from Babaroto, Mali) poles his way across the Bakoy](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387468.C0bKVVTW.MaliNov06618.jpg) Pirogue ferryman (Nomory Sow from Babaroto, Mali) poles his way across the Bakoy |
![The village mosque in the early morning light](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387470.VELc25Ze.MaliNov06619.jpg) The village mosque in the early morning light |
![Mosque in the village on the north shore of the Bakoy River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659349.ZW5pDI8O.MaliNov06620.jpg) Mosque in the village on the north shore of the Bakoy River |
![Mosque on the north shore of the Bakoy at the confluence of the Bafing, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387473.uvtUjHQH.MaliNov06622.jpg) Mosque on the north shore of the Bakoy at the confluence of the Bafing, Mali |
![Finally, after an hour wait, the small ferry appears to take us across the Bakoy River to Babaroto](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387474.uz9McDpH.MaliNov06623.jpg) Finally, after an hour wait, the small ferry appears to take us across the Bakoy River to Babaroto |
![Waiting for the ferry to take us across the Bakoy and Bafing Rivers which join here to form the Senegal River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659350.RTDdzeb1.MaliNov06624.jpg) Waiting for the ferry to take us across the Bakoy and Bafing Rivers which join here to form the Senegal River |
![The local Imam, a Hadji](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387479.y9F2nHvo.MaliNov06625.jpg) The local Imam, a Hadji |
![Ferry to take us across the Bakoy near Bafoulabe, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387481.QI1e2g3E.MaliNov06626.jpg) Ferry to take us across the Bakoy near Bafoulabe, Mali |
![Rotel waiting for the ferry, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387484.qvW10pNc.MaliNov06628.jpg) Rotel waiting for the ferry, Mali |
![The ferry arrives on the north shore](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387485.jRo1gYvW.MaliNov06629.jpg) The ferry arrives on the north shore |
![Josef carefully drives the Rotel onto the ferry](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387487.ephXAmQf.MaliNov06630.jpg) Josef carefully drives the Rotel onto the ferry |
![Loading the ferry](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387488.NDSBGOeU.MaliNov06631.jpg) Loading the ferry |
![Luckily, we're the only vehicle waiting to cross the river](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387490.6xSVFa2x.MaliNov06632.jpg) Luckily, we're the only vehicle waiting to cross the river |
![North shore of the Bakoy River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387491.grMr10k6.MaliNov06633.jpg) North shore of the Bakoy River, Mali |
![Early morning crossing of the Bakoy River...no hippos today](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387493.buqbdOFY.MaliNov06636.jpg) Early morning crossing of the Bakoy River...no hippos today |
![Downstream from here, the Bakoy and Bafing join to form the Senegal River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387494.9Ff9DN5X.MaliNov06637.jpg) Downstream from here, the Bakoy and Bafing join to form the Senegal River |
![View from the pilot house](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387495.2QiehMO1.MaliNov06641.jpg) View from the pilot house |
![At this point the Bakoy and Bafing Rivers merge to form the Senegal River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387497.ZPzqOCxb.MaliNov06643.jpg) At this point the Bakoy and Bafing Rivers merge to form the Senegal River |
![Confluence of the Bakoy and Bafing Rivers, Babaroto, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387498.bZKF7hrh.MaliNov06644.jpg) Confluence of the Bakoy and Bafing Rivers, Babaroto, Mali |
![Looking back at the ferry landing on the north shore of the Bakoy River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387499.MH5tf6Xq.MaliNov06646.jpg) Looking back at the ferry landing on the north shore of the Bakoy River, Mali |
![On the ferry](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387500.LD9bbsby.MaliNov06648.jpg) On the ferry |
![This ferry is brought to you by Malitel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387502.YMcohUCl.MaliNov06650.jpg) This ferry is brought to you by Malitel |
![Pirogue shuttling passengers between Babaroto and Bafoulabé, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387504.XyL8Yoej.MaliNov06654.jpg) Pirogue shuttling passengers between Babaroto and Bafoulabé, Mali |
![Pirogue crossing the Bafing River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387505.wrPTHqny.MaliNov06655.jpg) Pirogue crossing the Bafing River, Mali |
![The ferry landing at Babaroto, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387506.DiddoGaG.MaliNov06656.jpg) The ferry landing at Babaroto, Mali |
![MaliNov06 658.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387507.UYPkCGSu.MaliNov06658.jpg) MaliNov06 658.jpg |
![MaliNov06 659.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387510.7rqZILGj.MaliNov06659.jpg) MaliNov06 659.jpg |
![The Bakoy-Bafing Ferry, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387511.mShpQCWM.MaliNov06660.jpg) The Bakoy-Bafing Ferry, Mali |
![Josef driving the Rotel onto the east bank of the Bafing River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387512.Ir9wwkZ8.MaliNov06661.jpg) Josef driving the Rotel onto the east bank of the Bafing River |
![The ferry leaves for its second stop at Bafoulabé, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387514.wYHQ5lrH.MaliNov06662.jpg) The ferry leaves for its second stop at Bafoulabé, Mali |
![Girl in Babaroto, Mali, waving](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387515.0yrab0A8.MaliNov06663.jpg) Girl in Babaroto, Mali, waving |
![Baobab and the Bafing River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387516.oEN1DRLe.MaliNov06665.jpg) Baobab and the Bafing River, Mali |
![The road on the other side of the river is no better than what we already had behind us](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387501.K62c6w53.MaliNov06649.jpg) The road on the other side of the river is no better than what we already had behind us |
![The dirt track from the ferry landing towards Manateli](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387503.NUfi2lFS.MaliNov06652.jpg) The dirt track from the ferry landing towards Manateli |
![The track to Manateli](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387496.vRYxYQeC.MaliNov06642.jpg) The track to Manateli |
![Looks like progress will continue to be slow](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387517.o8IxpwP2.MaliNov06666.jpg) Looks like progress will continue to be slow |
![Baobab, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387518.ki0T5Ntn.MaliNov06667.jpg) Baobab, Western Mali |
![Baobab and the Bafing River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387519.x3lutK5L.MaliNov06668.jpg) Baobab and the Bafing River, Mali |
![Baobab and blue sky, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387520.FCkU8QE6.MaliNov06669.jpg) Baobab and blue sky, Mali |
![Village in the Bafing Valley, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387521.015dSx4J.MaliNov06670.jpg) Village in the Bafing Valley, Mali |
![Village in the Bafing Valley, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387522.T3fhkwAy.MaliNov06671.jpg) Village in the Bafing Valley, Mali |
![Village in the Bafing Valley, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387524.UaUKup3t.MaliNov06672.jpg) Village in the Bafing Valley, Mali |
![The dirt track nearing Mahina, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387525.4yWM1jLq.MaliNov06673.jpg) The dirt track nearing Mahina, Mali |
![Kids on the outskirts of Mahina, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387526.h8BygVZW.MaliNov06674.jpg) Kids on the outskirts of Mahina, Mali |
![Once again, we've rejoined the Dakar-Bamako Railroad](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387528.vfX6RNa4.MaliNov06675.jpg) Once again, we've rejoined the Dakar-Bamako Railroad |
![Mahina, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387529.DqpO4ZLO.MaliNov06676.jpg) Mahina, Mali |
![Civilization - a gas station with pumps](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387530.ZE8haHsn.MaliNov06678.jpg) Civilization - a gas station with pumps |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387532.aIjYA3vG.MaliNov06682.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![We stopped to visit the interesting village of Dilia, 1 hr 20 min south of the ferry landing](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387531.NVTHxzgp.MaliNov06681.jpg) We stopped to visit the interesting village of Dilia, 1 hr 20 min south of the ferry landing |
![An uncommon sight, a roadsign in Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387609.8n5pvMJ2.MaliNov06732.jpg) An uncommon sight, a roadsign in Western Mali |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387533.7CdNFyM9.MaliNov06683.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Vessels used for crushing millet](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659352.YwfIWGbC.MaliNov06686.jpg) Vessels used for crushing millet |
![Vessels used for crushing millet, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387536.n9RiuF0y.MaliNov06687.jpg) Vessels used for crushing millet, Dilia, Mali |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387537.IS4Sqnc8.MaliNov06689.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387538.kHAJwQJm.MaliNov06690.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Round thatched hut in Dilia, Bafing Valley, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387539.3PVvqvlY.MaliNov06691.jpg) Round thatched hut in Dilia, Bafing Valley, Mali |
![Cattle grazing in Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387540.w8MymcRf.MaliNov06692.jpg) Cattle grazing in Dilia, Mali |
![Cow, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387541.32wNKvaM.MaliNov06693.jpg) Cow, Dilia, Mali |
![Villager in bright blue, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387542.QzUkFIu4.MaliNov06694.jpg) Villager in bright blue, Dilia, Mali |
![This is the first village we stopped at that wasn't overrun with children...it must be a school day](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387543.vjL4xdEE.MaliNov06695.jpg) This is the first village we stopped at that wasn't overrun with children...it must be a school day |
![Small cooking fire, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387546.BLOKpSY3.MaliNov06697.jpg) Small cooking fire, Dilia, Mali |
![Dilia, Mali, on the east bank of the Bafing River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387548.5L588EdZ.MaliNov06698.jpg) Dilia, Mali, on the east bank of the Bafing River |
![African huts in Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659353.oGcy3Jxf.MaliNov06699.jpg) African huts in Dilia, Mali |
![Thatched rondavel, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387551.EOYBY9to.MaliNov06700.jpg) Thatched rondavel, Dilia, Mali |
![Dilia, Mali, on the east bank of the Bafing River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387552.PHfQ7kYw.MaliNov06701.jpg) Dilia, Mali, on the east bank of the Bafing River |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387553.URqXaWJX.MaliNov06702.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387554.Q7jPCBfd.MaliNov06703.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Where is everybody?](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387556.aNVgzECb.MaliNov06704.jpg) Where is everybody? |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387557.YoXDrKwR.MaliNov06705.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Donkeys, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387558.l7yBCgLS.MaliNov06706.jpg) Donkeys, Dilia, Mali |
![Dishes left out to dry, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387559.jhMQveJN.MaliNov06708.jpg) Dishes left out to dry, Dilia, Mali |
![Woman in Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387561.nhFajHPv.MaliNov06710.jpg) Woman in Dilia, Mali |
![Woman in Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659354.TWYg6d4d.MaliNov06712.jpg) Woman in Dilia, Mali |
![Dilia, Mali, between Mahina and Manatali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387563.LvYJiCyr.MaliNov06713.jpg) Dilia, Mali, between Mahina and Manatali |
![Young mother carrying a bucket, Dilia](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387566.jQ8hspcw.MaliNov06715.jpg) Young mother carrying a bucket, Dilia |
![The bucket contains some kind of fruit](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387564.llQCDYyO.MaliNov06714.jpg) The bucket contains some kind of fruit |
![She heads off with her infant wrapped on her back](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387567.MK16sfm2.MaliNov06716.jpg) She heads off with her infant wrapped on her back |
![Pirogues, Bafing River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387568.94ulwOmU.MaliNov06717.jpg) Pirogues, Bafing River |
![Pirogues on the banks of the Bafing River at Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387569.w73SmC1P.MaliNov06718.jpg) Pirogues on the banks of the Bafing River at Dilia, Mali |
![Bafing River at Dilia](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659355.86QHof1x.MaliNov06719.jpg) Bafing River at Dilia |
![Pirogues, Bafing River](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387572.HccxjxOz.MaliNov06720.jpg) Pirogues, Bafing River |
![Pirogues on the banks of the Bafing River at Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387574.Wx2uARAc.MaliNov06721.jpg) Pirogues on the banks of the Bafing River at Dilia, Mali |
![There's some more activity, Dilia](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387575.OTq6Dnfl.MaliNov06722.jpg) There's some more activity, Dilia |
![Two women grinding millet, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387577.FfWkT6qY.MaliNov06723.jpg) Two women grinding millet, Dilia, Mali |
![Two women grinding millet, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387580.wa0ucdEC.MaliNov06724.jpg) Two women grinding millet, Dilia, Mali |
![Woman pauses from the tedious job of grinding millet](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387544.RUlOKjVG.MaliNov06696.jpg) Woman pauses from the tedious job of grinding millet |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387584.s42FbqxG.MaliNov06725.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![The people keep their village very clean](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387590.91KnNLSb.MaliNov06726.jpg) The people keep their village very clean |
![Finally the kids hear the circus is in town](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387594.qIydRLsX.MaliNov06727.jpg) Finally the kids hear the circus is in town |
![Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387597.AXxGMMJN.MaliNov06728.jpg) Dilia, Mali |
![Growing gourds on the roof of a hut](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387600.L0DL3gzr.MaliNov06729.jpg) Growing gourds on the roof of a hut |
![Head man, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387603.XkGeygud.MaliNov06730.jpg) Head man, Dilia, Mali |
![Girl in Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387607.VbbOuluQ.MaliNov06731.jpg) Girl in Dilia, Mali |
![Could that be a faded Fly Emirates shirt?](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387612.o2toPpWT.MaliNov06733.jpg) Could that be a faded Fly Emirates shirt? |
![Mother and child, Dilia, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387614.J7yUN4RG.MaliNov06734.jpg) Mother and child, Dilia, Mali |
![The massive dam at Manantali, completed in 1988](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387617.7tKHzlj5.MaliNov06738.jpg) The massive dam at Manantali, completed in 1988 |
![Patrol boat for Lake Manantali, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387619.vmVcHjOU.MaliNov06740.jpg) Patrol boat for Lake Manantali, Mali |
![Lac de Manantali, a large reservoir the size of Lake Geneva formed by the damming of the Bafing River, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387622.tEMRSRFE.MaliNov06741.jpg) Lac de Manantali, a large reservoir the size of Lake Geneva formed by the damming of the Bafing River, Mali |
![Lac de Manantali, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387624.sL2wB3D7.MaliNov06742.jpg) Lac de Manantali, Mali |
![Pirogue tied up on the lake of Manatali, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387629.dUpc15Xa.MaliNov06743.jpg) Pirogue tied up on the lake of Manatali, Mali |
![Pirogue tied up on the lake of Manatali, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387634.K4wR4LOm.MaliNov06745.jpg) Pirogue tied up on the lake of Manatali, Mali |
![Cliffs above Manatali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387632.JtOzJl4j.MaliNov06744.jpg) Cliffs above Manatali |
![Thankfully, this steep portion of road is paved](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387637.u6y2iKp6.MaliNov06747.jpg) Thankfully, this steep portion of road is paved |
![Tambaga, 98km from Manatali, an eternity on these roads](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387640.QRNqkiYC.MaliNov06748.jpg) Tambaga, 98km from Manatali, an eternity on these roads |
![The area between Manatali and Tambaga is cotton country](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387645.dDPCDp0B.MaliNov06751.jpg) The area between Manatali and Tambaga is cotton country |
![Cotton field, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387646.rzr6whpQ.MaliNov06752.jpg) Cotton field, Mali |
![Cotton buds](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387650.UM5soYkJ.MaliNov06753.jpg) Cotton buds |
![A cotton farmer, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387654.rUZO0mFu.MaliNov06755.jpg) A cotton farmer, Mali |
![Reiseleiter Günter Adam, keen on agriculture](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659356.Ci9ETDJ8.MaliNov06754.jpg) Reiseleiter Günter Adam, keen on agriculture |
![This tree caused Günter to stop at another village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387663.TteyWFq8.MaliNov06760.jpg) This tree caused Günter to stop at another village |
![Village of the Palm Tree between Manatali and Tambaga, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387667.m8YtSHDY.MaliNov06761.jpg) Village of the Palm Tree between Manatali and Tambaga, Mali |
![Our guide Günter had never stopped at this village before so he came with us](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387673.Fw9KnsXj.MaliNov06762.jpg) Our guide Günter had never stopped at this village before so he came with us |
![(at villages where he has stopped before, he just cuts us loose...)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387675.N5eMekDg.MaliNov06763.jpg) (at villages where he has stopped before, he just cuts us loose...) |
![It did feel odd traipsing through people's kitchens...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659358.fMzqXpqY.MaliNov06767.jpg) It did feel odd traipsing through people's kitchens... |
![Basket of corn, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387680.vY8mwDZx.MaliNov06766.jpg) Basket of corn, Mali |
![Basket of corn, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387677.CRCvytmB.MaliNov06764.jpg) Basket of corn, Mali |
![Village of the Palm Tree](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387684.EoDycfYK.MaliNov06768.jpg) Village of the Palm Tree |
![Woman carrying a kid on her hip](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387657.vTudkmBl.MaliNov06759.jpg) Woman carrying a kid on her hip |
![20 white people popping in unexpectedly probably doesn't happen often here](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387686.dMwdTs3P.MaliNov06769.jpg) 20 white people popping in unexpectedly probably doesn't happen often here |
![Woman and child, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387689.sc3PwG5e.MaliNov06771.jpg) Woman and child, Mali |
![The villagers seeing us off, a few CFA richer](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387693.kIGt07l9.MaliNov06772.jpg) The villagers seeing us off, a few CFA richer |
![MaliNov06 773.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387695.jGKK77bO.MaliNov06773.jpg) MaliNov06 773.jpg |
![Huts in the Village of the Big Tree](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387699.aPUxYvFH.MaliNov06774.jpg) Huts in the Village of the Big Tree |
![About 15 minutes after the Village of the Palm Tree, we stopped at the Village of the Big Tree](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387710.NJZBdV8w.MaliNov06778.jpg) About 15 minutes after the Village of the Palm Tree, we stopped at the Village of the Big Tree |
![Big tree along the road to Tambaga, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387712.LkF8HUpg.MaliNov06780.jpg) Big tree along the road to Tambaga, Mali |
![Cow checking us out](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387702.5Ec8HlWt.MaliNov06775.jpg) Cow checking us out |
![Village of the Big Tree](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387707.KHokrEac.MaliNov06776.jpg) Village of the Big Tree |
![Oven, Village of the Big Tree](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387715.SLeAjQT4.MaliNov06782.jpg) Oven, Village of the Big Tree |
![Many times I was asked if I was a doctor](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387716.FCKK0Bmc.MaliNov06783.jpg) Many times I was asked if I was a doctor |
![Village of the Big Tree](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387719.Ce71CoMs.MaliNov06784.jpg) Village of the Big Tree |
![We passed through Mali at the time of the cotton harvest](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387721.8FehnJKd.MaliNov06788.jpg) We passed through Mali at the time of the cotton harvest |
![Rocky outcropping along the road to Tambaga, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387724.y6XghUiy.MaliNov06791.jpg) Rocky outcropping along the road to Tambaga, Mali |
![Bush Taxi - Le Roi De La Foręt, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387726.r21vUIDJ.MaliNov06792.jpg) Bush Taxi - Le Roi De La Foręt, Mali |
![The end of our third day in Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387729.VCKvNMnk.MaliNov06794.jpg) The end of our third day in Mali |
![Another sunset and we've not yet reached Kita - 2 1/2 long driving days for 350km](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659359.6RLt7i7d.MaliNov06799.jpg) Another sunset and we've not yet reached Kita - 2 1/2 long driving days for 350km |
![Dawn, Day 4 in Mali. We should reach Bamako today.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387734.nL2meHH2.MaliNov06801.jpg) Dawn, Day 4 in Mali. We should reach Bamako today. |
![Dawn](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387736.RaaJKerW.MaliNov06802.jpg) Dawn |
![Sunrise, 27 November 2006](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387741.ioD61lcC.MaliNov06805.jpg) Sunrise, 27 November 2006 |
![Sunrise, Western Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387745.WxN011Z9.MaliNov06807.jpg) Sunrise, Western Mali |
![Rotel breaking camp - a quick affair](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387748.rWB2xTSp.MaliNov06809.jpg) Rotel breaking camp - a quick affair |
![A welcome sight for the future - road construction outside Kita, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387750.skkN2mtM.MaliNov06810.jpg) A welcome sight for the future - road construction outside Kita, Mali |
![Kita, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387753.3XL0MxTZ.MaliNov06811.jpg) Kita, Mali |
![Kita, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387755.R7vk9ko1.MaliNov06813.jpg) Kita, Mali |
![Sičge ADEMA PASJ - Section de Kita](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387758.TF5kgxQ9.MaliNov06814.jpg) Sičge ADEMA PASJ - Section de Kita |
![Kita, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387760.MtR4LMAX.MaliNov06816.jpg) Kita, Mali |
![The plan for Mali - vaccination, potable water and education for all children](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387763.pDeXRxZT.MaliNov06817.jpg) The plan for Mali - vaccination, potable water and education for all children |
![The main road leaving Kita for the capital, Bamako](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387765.HjYeEjsk.MaliNov06819.jpg) The main road leaving Kita for the capital, Bamako |
![Mande Trans bus between Bamako and Kita, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387768.nCzVDWKL.MaliNov06820.jpg) Mande Trans bus between Bamako and Kita, Mali |
![Mande Trans bus between Bamako and Kita, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387772.kZsv464P.MaliNov06821.jpg) Mande Trans bus between Bamako and Kita, Mali |
![A line of women along the road](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387738.ytRX0aeZ.MaliNov06803.jpg) A line of women along the road |
![Paved Road!!!! Mali R13 to Bamako](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387743.uQOI7DXC.MaliNov06806.jpg) Paved Road!!!! Mali R13 to Bamako |
![22 minutes later....the main highway is closed for roadwork and we're forced to detour](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387774.XTPwNnqI.MaliNov06822.jpg) 22 minutes later....the main highway is closed for roadwork and we're forced to detour |
![Collection area for the cotton harvest, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387775.ynpRIbyg.MaliNov06823.jpg) Collection area for the cotton harvest, Mali |
![Collection area for the cotton harvest, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387777.6CFXdP7L.MaliNov06824.jpg) Collection area for the cotton harvest, Mali |
![Each stack belongs to an individual farmer](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387780.5zTSgvgO.MaliNov06826.jpg) Each stack belongs to an individual farmer |
![Piles of freshly picked cotton near Kita](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659362.5Nfpxv90.MaliNov06835.jpg) Piles of freshly picked cotton near Kita |
![The harvested cotton awaiting transport, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387798.b92FdJjZ.MaliNov06838.jpg) The harvested cotton awaiting transport, Mali |
![The cotton is loaded onto big trucks](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387778.K9IehYun.MaliNov06825.jpg) The cotton is loaded onto big trucks |
![The men on top use there feet to pack the cotton tight](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387782.dxOc92ax.MaliNov06827.jpg) The men on top use there feet to pack the cotton tight |
![Men stomping down cotton on a truck, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/71659360.dNS4EiXS.MaliNov06828.jpg) Men stomping down cotton on a truck, Mali |
![Loading a cotton truck, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387786.XibWuchE.MaliNov06829.jpg) Loading a cotton truck, Mali |
![The head man wasn't happy with the disruption but no one else minded](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387788.VZJjsnY1.MaliNov06831.jpg) The head man wasn't happy with the disruption but no one else minded |
![Packing the cotton, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387790.lLp5DsoP.MaliNov06833.jpg) Packing the cotton, Mali |
![Fly Emirates](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387794.9hu8CGPX.MaliNov06836.jpg) Fly Emirates |
![A pair of Fly Emirates shirts, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387796.Xi3aZL61.MaliNov06837.jpg) A pair of Fly Emirates shirts, Mali |
![Cattle, between Kita and Bamako, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387800.DsfypjUp.MaliNov06839.jpg) Cattle, between Kita and Bamako, Mali |
![Cattle, between Kita and Bamako, Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387802.87pGQpop.MaliNov06840.jpg) Cattle, between Kita and Bamako, Mali |
![A medical clinic along R13 between Kita and Bamako](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387806.E2YvAfgN.MaliNov06842.jpg) A medical clinic along R13 between Kita and Bamako |
![Bush taxi - L'Union Fait La Force - Mali](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/78387809.OTLoiKeL.MaliNov06843.jpg) Bush taxi - L'Union Fait La Force - Mali |