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With my camera and printer, I wandered down the levee to visit with those doing laundry at the riverfront. A number of girls and a boy came to find out what was up. I managed to get a few smiles for photos, showed them how the printer worked, and gave out images to excited children. Unfortunately, I ran out of paper and had to end the activity earlier than I would have liked, but I was delighted with the sincere efforts of these kids unjaded by fears so common in the USA. But, I take care to respect family values here, because the wrath of tribalism here can be troublesome indeed.
Written Jan 14, 2006
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The other side of the Niger river has a number of peaceful Fulani and Bozo villages worth a morning visit. The homes, fishing nets, village crafts of various sorts, and children playing are part of life along the Niger here.
Written Aug 23, 2005
Address: At the hotel, hire a guide.
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After our trip across the river, I decided to do some people watching. I passed the ceramics, which appeared similar to the low fire vessels one finds in Mexico. We couldn't possibly pack those in our bags, and besides I didn't see them as exceptional. The bathing and laundry work of the women isn't exceptional in West Africa either, except that I was able to get a few nice portraits of mothers and children.
Written Aug 23, 2005
Address: Along the Segou waterfront
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Segou-Koro was capital of the eighteenth-century Bambara Empire, whose influence stretched from the Senegal River to Timbuktu.
It's possible to visit the village. You can have an interview with the king.
You must go by boat.
Updated Jan 6, 2005
Address: near to modern Segou (about 15 km)
Website: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bama_1/hd_bama_1.htm
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Private hired pirogues will take tourists across the shallow Niger river to the villages on the other side. Some villages are Fulani and others are Bozo, among other tribes.
Written Feb 17, 2006
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There are interesting bozo villages around Segou.
A boat is necessary in order to
visit them
Written Jan 6, 2005
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There are interesting bozo villages around Segou. A boat is necessary in order tovisit them
Q: how much does it cost for the people to take tourist across the niger river to villages?
A: You plan a wonderful trip including village visit! But it is up to you programme! How many villages do you want to visit near segou! There are nice villages of Bozo...
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On our way from Burkina Faso to Djenne, we stayed a day in Segou. We found this sleepy town a worthwhile stay due to the great views of the Niger river. The town has a seawall along it, so river...
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Segou: the old capital of the kingdom Bambara
Segou is a relaxing city in the delta of Niger river. It's not far from Bamako (about 4 hours by bus). The French took the city in 1892, using it as an administrative center for the Office du Niger,...
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Textiles, Pottery and ancient Bambara capital
Segou is a medium sized town on the Niger River. It is an excellant spot to but textiles, pottery and other Malian art. It also lies in close proximity to the ancient village of Segou Koro which once...
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