Timbuktu, mail, 25.12.2008
If ye love remained at home, Passengers and Tchova blog-interested. Here is the latest information on our Trans Africa.
We have now arrived in Mali, I (Flo) sitting in Tchova, have just brought down the latest photos from our memory cards, and writing blog ... But something chronological:
After Nouakchot we're pretty down to indirectly can route towards Mali. We had a French Pearch, that is on the way home, the information that the border at Ayoun el 'Atrous is pretty much the easiest Mali footsteps. So we are down a bit inland to get to Mali. Sorry, we
had the problem that we had to go early, because our Mali visa was valid only from 12.12. Therefore, we have at the track Nouakchot - Ayoun much time left, and our camps are set up very early, which allows us some interesting experiences. Here
a par of the most beautiful moments:
wild camp shortly before Aleg. Had our camp set up at about 14.00, just off the road. After a more or less long period of recovery, we have led a more or less long discussion about what should it be today for supper. After many insane proposals such as: kameltotfahren polenta pizza, French bread with Wunschfuellung-and-fry ... we then decided for Roesticalzone. Betty Bossy would be nice jealous, we should sell the recipe dear: o) Here's the proof that a two tier Roesti pizza well within the range of feasible and also the tasty heard:
relax
our wild camp
Gugu ...
one of our visitors, we ate but luckily not.
And now the proof:
Ha! May you maybe think such a Roesti I have already made, but ....
with pizza fillings?! The us should anyone else do that, moreover, in the bush ... Mauritania.
Another funny experiences we had then to our overnight camp. Only when we turned off the streets and parked our cars, we noticed that quite a village nearby. And of course we have the people, especially children with their "happy" ... contemporary wars Linguistically bit difficult, since all except "Donnez moi un cadeau", could not speak French. Then there were gifts and, at least for the kids (we have balloons and Robert Golfbaelle to which they had particular pleasure, as long-lived: o)) One of the boys had a one-stringed guitar with on which he has played very one song. We are then all in our cars and have also our instruments out again. Daniel a flute, a harmonica and Robert I (Flo), a Jew's harp. What we had then played with the children were singing and clapping certainly not ready for MTV, but has made immense fun!
playing with village children
Well, at some point we have accomplished despite fewer miles per day and fun experiences in Mauritania, the nose . And our two tour guides, which is that here again emphasizes the essence of spontaneity are made then the proposal already on 11 12 to go to the Mali border and spend the night there. No sooner said than done ...
The border was, as stressed by the French, very very easy! A small wooden shed, 2 super friendly policemen and we with our visa that was valid until a day later.
the solution to our problem was quickly found. We were not allowed to stay overnight at the border, but the two Malian border officials have zugedrueckt both eyes and let us in anyway.
I can only recommend you if you ever enters from Mauritania to Mali ... used the border at Ayoun-Nioro: o)
Sometimes you may also be used in Africa in bureaucratic-difficult situations. After a very pleasant entry to Mali We went into about 12 km away Nioro. Half way I am (Flo) then startled and asked me what's wrong with the vehicles, because of entry we had neither a laissez filled-passer even stamped the carnet ...
My concern was unfounded Föllig because the Malian Customs only directly from Nioro has his job.
Anyway ... we have arrived at exactly 16:36 am Malian customs and were glad that we still were able to introduce our cars.
made after the inspection of luggage we realized the Malian Zoellner, that with this tariff item 16.30 closing time, and we therefore have to pay double the price for the Papiertiegerei (10,000 CFA). After long negotiations we had the Zoellner to 7,000 CFA traded down, but unfortunately has turned up in the moment of the upper Zoellner and has made our arduous negotiations dashed.
Robert is angry in these situations a little, and I (Flo) had several times between the officials and make it clear and simple: o)
Well, Robert did not pay the 10,000 and the next day (of course before 16.30 clock ) come again. I (Flo) had unfortunately not had the courage and bezalht full price today I would do it differently (the reason you can read the same).
We then, therefore, purely driven Tchova with papers, Alobart without Nioro to our friends and suddenly the idea has come: The best Place to stay overnight to see if you have no valid papers is: ... ... of course directly to the police!
have this then we made it. The Malian police had the situation probably overworked so that they had no choice, as these crazy Toubabs (White) Grant asylum o)
And the next day we are again to the customs and have the papers for the Alobart the regular price of 5,000 CFA received!
After the border formalities, we went to Bamako and have selected a campsite right on the Niger, we are, 2-3 and 3-4 times procedural adventurous Wendemanoevern on main streets of Bamako, then found. Finally, we
Africa often passed through his head as we went the route of Nioro to Bamako. Finally back baobabs, red earth, Mangobaeume and many smiling and waving people ... ..
four days we stayed there, have we to cars, laundry and we even care, not to mention that changed two rear tires on Alobart Here are some impressions:
The border was, as stressed by the French, very very easy! A small wooden shed, 2 super friendly policemen and we with our visa that was valid until a day later.
the solution to our problem was quickly found. We were not allowed to stay overnight at the border, but the two Malian border officials have zugedrueckt both eyes and let us in anyway.
I can only recommend you if you ever enters from Mauritania to Mali ... used the border at Ayoun-Nioro: o)
Sometimes you may also be used in Africa in bureaucratic-difficult situations. After a very pleasant entry to Mali We went into about 12 km away Nioro. Half way I am (Flo) then startled and asked me what's wrong with the vehicles, because of entry we had neither a laissez filled-passer even stamped the carnet ...
My concern was unfounded Föllig because the Malian Customs only directly from Nioro has his job.
Anyway ... we have arrived at exactly 16:36 am Malian customs and were glad that we still were able to introduce our cars.
made after the inspection of luggage we realized the Malian Zoellner, that with this tariff item 16.30 closing time, and we therefore have to pay double the price for the Papiertiegerei (10,000 CFA). After long negotiations we had the Zoellner to 7,000 CFA traded down, but unfortunately has turned up in the moment of the upper Zoellner and has made our arduous negotiations dashed.
Robert is angry in these situations a little, and I (Flo) had several times between the officials and make it clear and simple: o)
Well, Robert did not pay the 10,000 and the next day (of course before 16.30 clock ) come again. I (Flo) had unfortunately not had the courage and bezalht full price today I would do it differently (the reason you can read the same).
We then, therefore, purely driven Tchova with papers, Alobart without Nioro to our friends and suddenly the idea has come: The best Place to stay overnight to see if you have no valid papers is: ... ... of course directly to the police!
have this then we made it. The Malian police had the situation probably overworked so that they had no choice, as these crazy Toubabs (White) Grant asylum o)
And the next day we are again to the customs and have the papers for the Alobart the regular price of 5,000 CFA received!
After the border formalities, we went to Bamako and have selected a campsite right on the Niger, we are, 2-3 and 3-4 times procedural adventurous Wendemanoevern on main streets of Bamako, then found. Finally, we
Africa often passed through his head as we went the route of Nioro to Bamako. Finally back baobabs, red earth, Mangobaeume and many smiling and waving people ... ..
four days we stayed there, have we to cars, laundry and we even care, not to mention that changed two rear tires on Alobart Here are some impressions:
Camping on the Niger
Fischer
the insects are slowly bigger!
went like this again now, with the snap rings ....
o)
everyday small repairs
After the 4 days of recreation we finally set off towards Timbuktu. For all who do not know yet, our plan is: Wheinachten in Timbuktu.
Our path took us over to Timbuktu Fana, where we stayed overnight in the parking lot of a hotel, according to Segou. There we picked 2 Belgium by bike and Gepaecktraegerschaden and arrived after a wild camping in Mopti.
After only a short random walk through the old town of Mopti, where our friends in Alobart also is still the diesel expected, we have once again from the very "friendly" and ubiquitous in every city conduct, self-appointed guides to a small hotel with camping facilities . let Where we then several days and spent our days looking for Christmas gifts, wash laundry and grease the car spent haben.Auf this "camping we have then got to know Peter and Sabine. A couple from Oestereich that is with a "cap" = Mercedes truck (similar to the Alobart), for 2 years in Africa way. Peter has helped us as a brilliant mechanic, with great equipment, to cure the little Wewechen on Alobart.
Our path took us over to Timbuktu Fana, where we stayed overnight in the parking lot of a hotel, according to Segou. There we picked 2 Belgium by bike and Gepaecktraegerschaden and arrived after a wild camping in Mopti.
After only a short random walk through the old town of Mopti, where our friends in Alobart also is still the diesel expected, we have once again from the very "friendly" and ubiquitous in every city conduct, self-appointed guides to a small hotel with camping facilities . let Where we then several days and spent our days looking for Christmas gifts, wash laundry and grease the car spent haben.Auf this "camping we have then got to know Peter and Sabine. A couple from Oestereich that is with a "cap" = Mercedes truck (similar to the Alobart), for 2 years in Africa way. Peter has helped us as a brilliant mechanic, with great equipment, to cure the little Wewechen on Alobart.
Peter in work clothes
Robert during lubrication
washing
Our original plan was actually traveling with a small boat on to Timbuktu and Mopti in our cars to leave. Lack of a trustworthy parking place but then we decided to travel by car to Timbuktu. Main Christmas in Timbuktu, we have said about us and are at noon on 22.12. begin. Finally, once again driving snow, we thought at the beginning. And was beginning the very beautiful too!
After the half the distance the corrugated iron but getting worse, and we had already partly the feeling that our TCHOVA dissolves into its component parts. Fortunately, there are always little on this route alternative routes that are very sandy, but at least are not as bumpy. (Even without coming to terms 4x4)
After a single free camping and a nice Niger-crossing, we are most Night of 23:12 arrived in Timbuktu. Here are some impressions of the route
Mopti Timbuktiu:
After the half the distance the corrugated iron but getting worse, and we had already partly the feeling that our TCHOVA dissolves into its component parts. Fortunately, there are always little on this route alternative routes that are very sandy, but at least are not as bumpy. (Even without coming to terms 4x4)
After a single free camping and a nice Niger-crossing, we are most Night of 23:12 arrived in Timbuktu. Here are some impressions of the route
Mopti Timbuktiu:
to start yet beautiful track, cycling not corrugated Later
breathtaking desert landscapes
Small Bisipause
runway at the ferry
ferry across the Niger
...
Tibuktu: Legendary
Wuestenstadt, salt, camel, and the slave trade ....
Well, Timbuktu has become more of a small, sleepy town, which did not offer a tremendous amount. And yet you're proud when you have been there: o)
And most important: "Christmas in Timbuktu!" Have on 24.12, we then built the latest gifts and purchased "I'm a Tuareg, and take back tomorrow with my caravan in the desert on. Why sell I use the guaranteed original Tuareg jewelry today at a special price "- this story has, I think all of us, independently, repeatedly heard ... and yet ... so hardboiled that you have nothing bought from the really beautiful things were a few of us (including if only for the last Christmas was): o)
Wuestenstadt, salt, camel, and the slave trade ....
Well, Timbuktu has become more of a small, sleepy town, which did not offer a tremendous amount. And yet you're proud when you have been there: o)
And most important: "Christmas in Timbuktu!" Have on 24.12, we then built the latest gifts and purchased "I'm a Tuareg, and take back tomorrow with my caravan in the desert on. Why sell I use the guaranteed original Tuareg jewelry today at a special price "- this story has, I think all of us, independently, repeatedly heard ... and yet ... so hardboiled that you have nothing bought from the really beautiful things were a few of us (including if only for the last Christmas was): o)
The Gifts: Schaeleli, ashtrays and a Tuaregmesser for the Daniel, a picture for the Tchova, machete ne ne ne chain and Aigil doll for the Flo, a pocket with cheese coupon and earrings for the Sarah, NEN giant hammer, a pocket for drinks and NEN Alodraht driver for the Robert.
All together
Robert cook the dinner: Kaesespaezli
Free
Sarah miss all at home and is a bit sad
Daniel has tried nicotine
the next target Dogon Country ... If you keep up to date as possible ... always Sogut hug and hebed d nose in the wind ...
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