Dec 3, 2007 - Banfora/Obire

Dec 2 Spent most of the day trying to arrange transport to Loropeni, 39 km west of Gaoua on road to Banfora...ancient ruins whose origins remain a mystery & nearby the village of Obire and the Sanctuaire de Roi Gan(remains of a sanctuary of the Gan kings). A fellow(guide) stopped Jake on the street and since he spoke some English we could get info for a day trip which amounted to a 4 to 5 hour drive each way ! He had trouble getting his vehicle to come so we could see it and meet the driver so we also checked into the only travel agency...