Bobo and the return of the photos

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We have continued south west and after some fruitless searching for elepants near a small town called Boromo we have arrived in Burkinas second city, Bobo.
The biggest change is how the land looks. In what seems a ridiculously small distance the savannah which appeared around Ouaga has been replaced with lush forests and vegetation so thich you can barely see a few metres off the side of the road. The rainy season has really kicked in now too which is great for us as it means long respites from the heat and the chance to sleep without sweating.
Another huge benefit for us is the return of relatively plentiful and varied food. Bananas are back and so are women carrying huge baskets of vegetables instead of the sad looking, half rotten tomatos we had become used to. Rice is still the staple of our diets but having some fresh fruit and veg really makes a difference.
Bobo is a relaxed town which is east to be in, there are plenty of places to stop and have a 7 pence Nescafe and shelter from the rainstorms.
We will stay in this southern area of Burkina for a while then had for the north western tip of Ghana in search of English and eventually the sea.

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Photos

Still smiling
Couple of months in and still happy. Oh and the hair has gone.

Apartment living
This is our pad in Bamako. Did we mention that is had no furniture?

The Hood
Our little neighbourhood in Bamako. Home to the worlds cutest children.

Bread feast
Note the upgraded radio. We have stepped back in time and adopted tapes as our format of choice.

Plastic Kettle
If you cant see one of these then you arent in west Africa, they are everywhere and used for everything.

Bobo
Gives you a little taste for the place. Note the trees, it really so much greener here - even than Ouaga.

Bobo
Sitting and having a rest next to a battered old pickup. Everything is battered here.

Comments

[Andrea LeHon]

Like the do!
I'm not shaving Rebecca's head to match. Hope you're both well, love Andrea

[katus]

thank goodness
so good to see you back on line, the photos made me cry as it was such a relief to see you my darling alice with a smile on you freckled face. chris, you look v skinny - i take back by comments about your weight gain before you went away as i can now see that without it you would have vanished by now! the green stuff looks good and it must be a relief to have a little respite from the heat and sand. i told you that tapes worked all those years ago didnt i ali ?! love you both. take care, big huglets, kate xxxxxxxxx

[fairy godmother]

smiles all 'round
So lovely to see your smiles (no teeth in your smile Chris, should I be worried? You haven't sold them have you?)-I am glad the luxuries of life are returning like bananas and bread! we are missing you both but love the blogs. the Shaw clan Xx

[anna]

hello
hey guys - ali how you going? its so good to see a photo of you - am missing you heaps and am going a bit crazy without your wise insight. You both still enjoying? love you little sis, xxx

[RC]

viva la photos
Pleasing to see that all those nights spent on a matress on the floor in Cotrell Road have stood you in good stead. Nice work on the photos - both look really well. Take care. Chris

[Sarah M (for mentor)]

Loving the hair
Bit of a shock, but I am sure it is much cooler all shaved off! Great that the photos are back and it still sounds like you are both still really enjoying the experience. Looking forward to the next installment Sarah x

[Elaine]

hair
cool hair style Chris

[mother hen]

re-open communications
hi alice and chris. so glad to see some photos of you after what seems a long spell without. You both look very relaxed and clean! Well done. Your travels and adventures make ours seem quite tame - although I think we've eaten better than you. All love mum and dad

[Rich]

Monsoon...... Pah! It's raining here and there aren't any clouds

[Zoe M]

Coffee?
Hi both, I bet that kettle makes a better cuppa than we get here!! (You'd know Chris!) Glad to see that you are both still smiling and enjoying it. Keep the blogs coming. Take good care. Zoe.xxx

[Caroline (CA)]

Friday
I just got Cynthias E-mail that reminded me that it is Friday and I thought of you, which inspired me to look at your web site - WOW what a journey can't wait to show Se on Monday, love Ca

[Jo - back in the mould!]

Love to both of you!!
You's have just made me nearly cry at work!! I'm the jealousest girl in the world, you're great big adventure looks so amazing! Its lovely to see your faces!!! Love you lots, miss you more!! Be safe and have lots and lots of fun! Jo - queen of the cathays damp XXX