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Old Feb 20, 2020 | 2:04 pm
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flying_blue_white_red
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Finally got time to fully appreciate another high quality of your African productions – not only professional photos or exotic destinations are featured, but what count the most for me are the neutral but extensive explanations given all the way long to be fully immersed!



I was quickly stamped into my 133rd country visited
At least, the guy at the embassy speaks a perfect Franglish as you are a mix of ingénieur and engineer...



After getting some West African francs from the airport ATM
Have you kept some notes/coins preciously as this currency will disappear in favour of the ECO money, starting from July 1st 2020?



It was too hot to sleep inside so we would be sleeping under the stars tonight
How was the security for your group organized? Bags inside the car? Armed guys around the village?



The three different sections of the village visible from above, segregated based on Christian, Muslim and Animism beliefs
Interesting.
3 chiefs or only one in the village? If the latter from which religion?



Toguna are purposely built with a low roof to force people to sit and to avoid any aggression when discussions become heated
A fanstatic idea that should be replicated elsewhere quickly !



The sun now getting closer to the horizon.
Surely my favorite shot of the TR – just perfect!



I eventually gave in though and bought a couple to take home for Rianda
How cool, a very nice souvenir, hope she liked it.



My meagre effort of a slightly out of proportion Kiwi.
Not bad for a first time, how long does it take for drawing it? Only the little tail is missing?





Originally Posted by DanielW

Cheers, flying_blue_white_red. Just back from a trip to Juba so another Africa TR coming soon.

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Are you serious? For you, it might have been easier than Somalia should I guess...

Anyway, I'm definitely planning to go there – including outside the capital where most people avoid to do for safety reasons. Myself as an East African (dual) national, I'm visa exempted in South Sudan plus can stay there up to 20 days. So any hint/tip you will provide will be gladly welcome DanielW.



Anyway, many thanks for sharing your adventures.

Obviously, looking forward to more
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