The Streets Of Timbukto
What a long way we traveled to walk down these streets. Something mystical and magical in the air. Also an awful lot of sand in the air.
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The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in... [read more]
The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in... [read more] Blog: We Made It!! Timbukto
Date: August 21st 2006
Well, 3 days later, we are finally here. At times it has been doubtful that we would even attempt the journey. Once we left Dogon Country and arrived in Mopti we, on a bit of a whim, found ourselves buying tickets to board a cargo boat on friday and travel north on the Niger River up to the fabled city. We arrived at the boat around 10 am to fight for a spot to sit. The boat, a questionable v ... read more
Date: August 21st 2006
Well, 3 days later, we are finally here. At times it has been doubtful that we would even attempt the journey. Once we left Dogon Country and arrived in Mopti we, on a bit of a whim, found ourselves buying tickets to board a cargo boat on friday and travel north on the Niger River up to the fabled city. We arrived at the boat around 10 am to fight for a spot to sit. The boat, a questionable v ... read more
