Back in Djenne
Celebrating our arrival in Djenne last
night by using Malik Sidibe’s picture of Keita and me from 2007, when Mali was a very different
place...
The bus journey from Bamako was long and
dusty as always, but no one questioned my presence and why I wanted to travel
north.
Djenne is calm and the Harmattan is
sweeping in covering everything with dust.
A large question mark hangs over Kidal.
What is happening? Everyone is waiting patiently, and trying not to jump to
conclusions. The French are there. They are waiting for reinforcements from
African troops. Two Malian soldiers were blown up by land mines between Douentza and Hombori. The
road is long between Gao and Kidal. It is possible that great security measures
are underway to demine before the troops can join?
posted by toubab at 5:15 PM
6 Comments:
What a splendid picture. I especially love Keita's robes. I am so pleased that you are safely back in Djenne and hope that some of the multitude of press come to stay in the hotel. They will be missing a treat if not!
We watch what happens next with great interest and are pleased that you are now back to be the first, again, we hope to bring us the news.
Keep safe and keep writing.
Mary
What a splendid picture. I especially love Keita's robes. I am so pleased that you are safely back in Djenne and hope that some of the multitude of press come to stay in the hotel. They will be missing a treat if not!
We watch what happens next with great interest and are pleased that you are now back to be the first, again, we hope to bring us the news.
Keep safe and keep writing.
Mary
Never seen that photo before - glorious of you both. Welcome home!
dxx
thank you both! xSophie
Yes, Sophie both of you are absolutely fabulous in this photo !!! I hope Mali becomes more secure soon.
Gilliane xxx
Such a wonderful photo. May all be well.
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