Agadez, Niger - Blogabond

Gris-Gris

The capital of the Tuareg nation seems a major city in miniature. It is small and low and not at all grand, the famous mosque made of mud brick vying for the skyline with antenna masts and water towers. The campground a few kilometers out of town has seen better days, and perhaps the city is...

written by

roel krabbendam on February 9, 2007 from Agadez, Niger

from the travel blog: Harmattan

Aboubacar Mahamadou

I met Aboubacar at the mosque within 10 minutes of entering Agadez (Monsieur, donne moi une cadeau!), and he was quick to show me his bicycle: no brakes, lots of maintenance required. I told him I would help him with some adjustments before I left town. Two days later his friends nabbed me...

written by

roel krabbendam on February 9, 2007 from Agadez, Niger

from the travel blog: Harmattan

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