Menaka again
1 comment April 26th, 2007
This is an extremely brief one to let you know that things got a bit delayed – in a lovely way – in Gao (more on that later, but briefly – to the chicks from the Peace Corps, and Kurt, Marco, Julien and all the other NGO ex-pats – a huge THANKYOU for your hospitality and kindness, especially to Kurt for the blissful house by the river! I will never forget you all), when I put up a proper post from Agadez. The camels were seriously in good feed and needed the rest, and I think I did too, because I feel vastly cheered and more positive about the upcoming leg than I did when I got here. I bought a new camel this morning at the market and he is just fantastic; I had the support of all of Menaka I think and paid a price I was happy with – I think it was an endless source of amusement ot the local traders to watch an Aussie girl inspecting their camels. It is the first time I have done all the choosing and negotiating myself, and I am really happy with the result. My own camels are finally looking brilliant and didn't seem to horrified to see me again, and I am just thrilled that they are able to keep going with me.
So I am off tomorrow and will be out for a month. The computer had to be sent back but it is already in Australia and hopefully on it's way to being fixed. Meanwhile, I have loads of photos and things to tell you – but they will have to wait for the next time. Til then, go well and I hope, so will I.
Sarah, Brie, James, Kurt, Marco, Vincent, Julien, et al: Merci beaucoup, and I will really look forward to the next wonderful Italian pasta on the terrace overlooking the Niger….You are all wonderful and I shall think of you as I go.
Cheers!