26 February 2001 – Mali
We
are camped about 20 miles into Mali. We
are headed for Kita tomorrow and Bamako by Wednesday nite. The roads are horrible. We are having more spring problems. This area is very barren. The temperature is near 100F. Pat and Wilson had mild food poisoning last
nite. They are better now.
Bonne
Nuit, Mike and the gang.
27 February 2001 - Mali
We
are camped outside of Bafoulabe, Mali in a very remote area. The terrain is awesome but the roads are
horrible, when there is even one to find.
We have seen monkeys and baboons and a few small thatched roof villages
- not much else here. Unfortunately we
are having more serious truck problems.
Jim blew his rear differential – he is driving with the front
differential only. Mike has a bad
steering box. Al has a dead
battery. Shane lost his differential
lock. We will be greatly delayed
getting to Bamako. We may have to stop
for greater repairs, we are in need of parts we don’t have. We should be able to limp to Bamako
though. Everyone is in good spirits
but we really miss home.
- Michael Ladden