Mar 16, 2009 - Ghana and Bukina Faso

Firstly we are really sorry for the delay in writing this blog but it has been hard to find a place which had good internet connection and time to update you. From Bobo we then spent a day and night at some waterfalls chilling out swimming in the ponds, etc before driving to the capital of Bukina Faso, Ouagadougou (the coolest capital city name and known locally as "Wagga"!). ... We had 2 great nights in Wagga enjoying the nightlife and spending the days by the pool or shopping, etc.Firstly we are really sorry for the delay in writing this blog but it has been hard to find a place which had good internet connection and time to update you. From Bobo we then spent a day and night at some waterfalls chilling out swimming in the ponds, etc before driving to the capital of Bukina Faso, Ouagadougou (the coolest capital city name and known locally as "Wagga"!). ... We had 2 great nights in Wagga enjoying the nightlife and spending the days by the pool or shopping, etc....

Feb 14, 2009 - Adieu, Afrique!!!

Dernière journée sur le sol d'Afrique et je me sens en vacances. Les Burkinabés de Ouagadougou sont beaucoup plus ratoureux (en dehors du Village Artisanal) qu’à Bobo. ... Ma peau claire attire bien des prétendants qui veulent me faire voir plein de choses.Dernière journée sur le sol d'Afrique et je me sens en vacances. Les Burkinabés de Ouagadougou sont beaucoup plus ratoureux (en dehors du Village Artisanal) qu’à Bobo. ... Ma peau claire attire bien des prétendants qui veulent me faire voir plein de choses....

Feb 13, 2009 - Ouagadoug... où?

C'est la rencontre "bilan " ce matin.C'est la rencontre "bilan " ce matin....

Feb 29, 2008 - Ouagadougou

Even better than Ouahigouya, Ouagadougou (Waga-doo-goo)possibly the best named capital city in the world. ... If anyone thinks I'm exagerating the temperatures, put Ouagadougou into the BBC 5 day forecast, straight 40-41 for the next 5 days. ... The thermometer outisde one of the banks hit 39 at 10am this morning, this is one place where you really have to get up at dawn and do as much as possible before it gets so oppressive that a siesta is a necessity not a luxury.Even better than Ouahigouya, Ouagadougou (Waga-doo-goo)possibly the best named capital city in the world. ... If anyone thinks I'm exagerating the temperatures, put Ouagadougou into the BBC 5 day forecast, straight 40-41 for the next 5 days. ... The thermometer outisde one of the banks hit 39 at 10am this morning, this is one place where you really have to get up at dawn and do as much as possible before it gets so oppressive that a siesta is a necessity not a luxury....

Dec 11, 2007 - Ouaga

Dec 11 Niamey to Ouaga Bus.Dec 11 Niamey to Ouaga Bus....

Dec 4, 2007 - Ouagadougou

Dec 4 Returning to Ouagadougou on the 730 bus was much more pleasant than our trip down largely because we had gotten our tickets 2 days in advance and got seats up front with plenty of leg room. ... Checked into Le Pavilion Vert and now at internet just like we planned ! Wow I think this is a first.Dec 4 Returning to Ouagadougou on the 730 bus was much more pleasant than our trip down largely because we had gotten our tickets 2 days in advance and got seats up front with plenty of leg room. ... Checked into Le Pavilion Vert and now at internet just like we planned ! Wow I think this is a first....

Nov 28, 2007 - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Transport seems to be our bugaboo! At taxi/bus station by 730.Christine says we can make the connection in Ouahigouya to Ouagadougou leaving at 6. ... Unfortunately, after being held up at border and several police stops we find out just 6 km from Ouahigouya at police stop that the driver does not have proper papers and finally only allow him to continue into town only w : a policeman in the bus to make sure he returns ie he's busted ! It is 730 and our plan was to stay at the Catholic Mission in Oagadougou but that was when we'd arive by 9.Transport seems to be our bugaboo! At taxi/bus station by 730.Christine says we can make the connection in Ouahigouya to Ouagadougou leaving at 6. ... Unfortunately, after being held up at border and several police stops we find out just 6 km from Ouahigouya at police stop that the driver does not have proper papers and finally only allow him to continue into town only w : a policeman in the bus to make sure he returns ie he's busted ! It is 730 and our plan was to stay at the Catholic Mission in Oagadougou but that was when we'd arive by 9....

Nov 14, 2006 - Koro - Uagadugu (BURKINA FASO)

Al dia siguiente encontrar transporte a Burkina Faso fue un parto.Al dia siguiente encontrar transporte a Burkina Faso fue un parto....

Aug 24, 2006 - INTO AFRICA - Jaunt to Volta 1

INTO AFRICA - Jaunt to Volta I didn't leave that night. Reaching the page on Upper Volta (as it was then) I woke the other members of the team by exclaiming;" Hey guys, there are three airports here with the incredible names of Ouagadougou, Koudougou and Bobo Dioulasso!" We all laughed at such unlikely sounding names, but then I thought about the place. ... I was on my way to Ouagadougou (I must be mad! After 18 hours on a hard seat, I was doing it all again within 24 hours!); within only half an hour my bum was sore. ... Try to imagine the next 6 hours! We charged through changing countryside, horn blaring to clear cyclists from our path (the driver showed no respect for other road users, his schedule being all to him), as the Malian staples of millet and maize gave way to papaya and banana plantations.INTO AFRICA - Jaunt to Volta I didn't leave that night. Reaching the page on Upper Volta (as it was then) I woke the other members of the team by exclaiming;" Hey guys, there are three airports here with the incredible names of Ouagadougou, Koudougou and Bobo Dioulasso!" We all laughed at such unlikely sounding names, but then I thought about the place. ... I was on my way to Ouagadougou (I must be mad! After 18 hours on a hard seat, I was doing it all again within 24 hours!); within only half an hour my bum was sore. ... Try to imagine the next 6 hours! We charged through changing countryside, horn blaring to clear cyclists from our path (the driver showed no respect for other road users, his schedule being all to him), as the Malian staples of millet and maize gave way to papaya and banana plantations....

Nov 3, 2005 - From GHANA to Ouagadougou, BURKINA FASO

Start: GHANA End: Ouagadougou, BURKINA FASO Weather: Warm & Sweaty It was a short walk across 'No Man's Land' to Burkina Faso immigration and my boy guide continued to carry my bag on his head. ... There was no form to complete and no bag check, so it was a very quick entry into Burkina Faso where I found a minibus waiting to take me all the way to Ouagadougou for 5,000CFA (~Oz$12. ... Even so the minibus slowed until it was only doing 40 km/hr and a night-time arrival in Ouagadougou seemed inevitable. ...

Feb 4, 2005 - Burkina Faso

do it!!!!! Ouagadougou (Mossi People) On 3 Feb I flew Burkina Air to Ouagadougou. ... interesting Bobo-diolasso (Bobo) I went to the bus statin eary in Ouagadougou to figure out how this bus worked. ... also Faatastic energitic young women dancers;;;;how can they keep it up???? Otherwise usual musee, crafts, marshee (market), etc Soon I go back to Ouagadougou and fly to Maki (Bamako) They work here in the morning until noon. ...

Dec 17, 2004 - What To Do In Ougadougou......

Visa stops,the bane of an overland travellers life, especially after a good month in the desert where all of us have been dreaming of the white sandy beaches of Ghana for christmas.Visa stops,the bane of an overland travellers life, especially after a good month in the desert where all of us have been dreaming of the white sandy beaches of Ghana for christmas....