Here we are in weeks 5 and 6, having arrived in Bamako.
The past two weeks have been interesting, as we left Ramadam behind us, and headed through the southern reaches of Mauritania to Mali. The landscape here was surprising different to the north, with a distinct contrast on entering Mali.
As we entered the border town of Nara, it was a relief to finally find some ice-cold beer at a little bar on the side of the road, a pleasure which had not really been possible during the last month of Ramadam: A beer well enjoyed by all.
As we headed through the small villages en route to Bamako, we stopped off to replenish supplies and the cook groups have been finding it tough as they realise there is so little available in the way of foodstuffs. There are a few local restaurants en route, and the pleasure of a genuine kebab is not to be missed.
As we arrived in Bamako, you would have thought that our people had been away from home for years as they rushed off to find restaurants, supermarkets and some even booking into hotels.
We are planning a "Share the Love" Christmas up in the Dogon Country, so we are stocking up on all those small goodies and treats for the occasion. We will be also spend New Year in Mali, before heading onto Burkina Faso.
Have a Great Chrissy and New Year from us here with Oasis on the Trans and we will talk to you in the New Year!
Some of the last two weeks are highlighted in our photo album below. Click on any of the thumbnail images below to see a larger version.
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