Mali

I haven't heard much for a few days but I did receive an email from the two of them stating that they are both fine and have safely entered into Mali. Apparently the boarding crossing went very smoothly and took little time, especially compared to the other crossings.

It was very important for them to reach Bamako as soon as they could due to the security issues in the country so they had a 'bush camp' for one of the nights en-route.

I don't know if this is the hotel, but it was the best
my internet research could do

On arriving in Bamako they stayed for a couple of days at The Sleeping Camel-Matts Hotel where they seemed to be having a very pleasant stay indeed, in fact it even gave Sue a chance to have her washing cleaned by the hotel, which must make a big change to how they have had to be doing their washing previous to this.


Mail is apparently far greener than the previous countries they have passed through in Africa. They have also met up with some additional members of the group who will compete the rest of the trip with them.
They suffered their first puncture too, only the second one in the group I must add, (so if there's a competition running...) which is hardly surprising considering the state of all the roads. Mark has had a chance to service the car since their email and also to lend a hand to Johnny who has clutch problems with his Lea-Francis.


I've been told there are some pictures on their way to me to upload, but I won't get those until Sue can find phone signal once more. Until then, that's all for now.