April 13, 2007

Mud Mosques of Mali

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One of my long standing travel goals is to wander the back roads of Mali seeking out local mud mosques which have come to me in my dreams since I first saw them in an Encyclopedia Britannica when I was a kid.

While the great mosque at Djenne would of course be on the itinerary, I'm most fascinated by the small village mosques which are so simple and evocative. I can't imagine when I'll get a chance to go being a father of two and all, but I'll get there. It's one of those things I just know.

posted at 05:24 AM by raul

Filed under: travel

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Comments:

05/03/07 11:30 AM

Raul, if you decide to go to Mali, let me know. I'll hook you up with my friend in Bamoko. Good guy.

11/07/09 09:39 PM

I am so happy to know someone so interested in visiting this beautiful country. Check out the Dogon villages if you like mud structures of the sort...Love your website!

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