All posts tagged: bamako

what’s to eat #14

A “double-coeur” cake worth writing home about, to end an enrollment campaign in gratitude to 9 hard-working staff who recruited upwards of 1,000 village farmers in a matter of weeks. I asked who took a bite out of the bottom–ha. From Restaurant Amandine (top-notch people-watching in BKO) Badalabougou – Ave de L’oua Porte 622 Bamako, Mali (+223) 20 22 11 71

on building bridges

Both literally and figuratively. PS: The heated debate at the end is over whether this structure is actually a bridge, a stool, or a replication of the Eiffel Tower, and therefore whether it qualifies for competition. Staff Leadership Training Relais Touristique Hotel Tin-buktu Moussabougou Sira Moussabougou, Bamako, Mali +223 66 72 01 58

on a boat

Early March, and the dry season continues. A boat tour didn’t sound particularly, well, wet. As it urns out, there is water to be had, and plenty of it, if you’ve got the spirit and a knowledgeable guide.