We spent the weekend with Emma in Bamako, and were lucky to be able to stay at the home of a friend of a friend, Jeff. We also got to walk his lovely dog, Maggie. Zoe would like it to be know
n that she even held the leash (even though she isn't known to be a dog lover).
n that she even held the leash (even though she isn't known to be a dog lover).Saturday morning began with a ride into Bamako on a soutreman crammed with 20 adults and 4 babies. We braved the artensana market, which was exhausting, but fun. We bought student gifts and other fun goodies (see photo to the right of the stand where Sara did some quality purchasing). One of the best things about this market is that the artists are working right there, stretching hides for leather or heating silver on a fire.
Next, we met the guards and maid at the house, and made arrangements to get the key. We had lunch at a touristy place, where we ate our pizza (delicious) outside until the flies got into Zoe's Jus de Pamplemouse. Very sad.
After, we went to The Azar Libre - a Western grocery store!!!! We stocked up on pringles, nuts, guava juice, and even ice cream. We returned to Jeff's to read, nap, and walk Maggie. That night we ventured to a guidebook recommended music club that turned out empty. So, we ate at Restaurant Fast Food Paradis, and came back for bed.
Today, we did more shopping at another market, and went to the fanciest hotel in Bamako, to use their pool. Despite the rain, we had a great time. Now it's back to work for Hippo Play preparations.
View of a bank in Bamako, on the Niger River
Metal Worker at the Artesania Market
Lizard -- they're everywhere!
Zoe with our friend Maggie
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Glad to see she's still alive
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