I had some time for fun in the middle of Christmas preparations, and joined Jeremy and David for a 'promenade en cheval': a lovely ride on to the charming Bambara village of Diabolo- they went in the carriage drawn by Max and I followed behind on Napoleon. Once in Diabolo we happened upon a tabaski celebration by the villagers who were dancing a drumming: seemingly a gift laid on for my music loving friends.
In the evening we had entertainment of quite a different kind: exhausted from the trip the dusty plain we snuggled up 'chez moi' and watched the mother of all film noirs Double Indemnity.. A perfect end to a perfect day.