To Timbuktu and back again

sulawesigirl4 · Dec 24, 2003

So I just got back from Timbuktu. I guess that with all the travelling I have done in my short life, going to the "end of the world" is an obvious thing, but if you had told me a year ago that I would have the opportunity, I wouldn't have believed it.

It was an amazing time. I rode a camel in the Sahara, had tea with some Tuaregs and climbed a sand dune. Amongst other things. Met the President of Mali and the First Lady. Ate more roast mutton than in the entirety of my life. Made friends with a Tuareg named Mohammed (actually, they all seem to be named Mohammed) who although a formidable figure in his flowing robes and turban is a friendly gregarious guy who carves amazing things out of goat leather.

Anyways, I am trying to write up a better description of the trip and I have pictures which I will try to scan and post.

Merry Christmas to all. :wave:

Calluna · Dec 24, 2003

Very impressive, Sula. Looking forward to hearing more details.

Merry Christmas!

U2girl · Dec 24, 2003

Merry Christmas Bethany! Sounds fascinating!

U2Kitten · Dec 24, 2003

Welcome back! Can't wait to see your pics! Go see the movie now! :wave:

U2girl02 · Dec 24, 2003

Wow, sula, that sounds like an incredible trip! I can't wait to see the pictures!

Merry Christmas!

Salome · Dec 25, 2003

sulawesigirl4 said:
Ate more roast mutton than in the entirety of my life.

for some reason that made me :lol:

anyways

Sula!!!

Angela Harlem · Dec 25, 2003

Mr. BAW · Dec 25, 2003

When I was a rambunctious teen, my Dad always threatened to kick my ass to Timbuktu.... :yikes:

Did I miss anything????

Popmartijn · Dec 26, 2003

Looks like you had a great trip Sula! I can't wait to read a full account (and see the pictures). You met the president of Mali!

Marty

FizzingWhizzbees · Dec 26, 2003

That sounds like an amazing experience, Sula. I'd love to hear more about your trip and see pictures when you get chance to post them.

verte76 · Dec 26, 2003

Amazing Sula! I'm looking forward to finding out more about your trip and seeing those pix!!!

Cleasai · Dec 27, 2003

Welcome Back Home Sula! I'd ask if you had a lovely Christmas, but after a trip like that, it would hard to beat that

sulawesigirl4 · Dec 27, 2003

Thanks for being interested guys. Half the fun of travel is being able to recount your stories to your friends.

I've written up a little memoir of my time there and posted it in my journal here if anyone is interested. I'll post the pics in here when I get them scanned. Cheers!

verte76 · Dec 27, 2003

That is really well-written, sula. I enjoyed reading it. I wish I could do that.

sulawesigirl4 · Dec 30, 2003

Salome · Dec 30, 2003

that's a great pic :up:

Calluna · Dec 30, 2003

indeed, great pic! :yes:

FizzingWhizzbees · Dec 30, 2003

I'll echo the "great pic" comments.

Thanks for posting it, and for the wonderful description of your trip.

brettig · Dec 30, 2003

sulawesigirl4 · Dec 31, 2003

more pics

Timbuktu as seen from the desert

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My friend and me on a dune in the Sahara

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Waiting at the airport to meet and greet officials

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Tuareg man dressed up as the ghost rider Al-Farouk

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hiphop · Dec 31, 2003

Sula!

Happy Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

U a very cool cat. U got the look. Great pics.

My family recently told me to send you the nicest greetings. My father was (nearly) angry with me, because I told him about your emails and he said why I haven?t brought them for him to read. So, I have to do that. btw, he may pass in MPLS next summer/ autumn. I will ... maybe have to skip it, as I just got 6 weeks holidays per year, and you know the Costa Rica and Jamaica plans.. anyway, I hope I?ll be in NY and New Orleans and use Miami as a hub. Possible that I go to California, but nothing fixed yet, as summer 2004 is king far away.

I am sure you spend a great time, and oh, I am so happy for your freedom.

Meeting presidents :up: