"The bad part of the road to Kayes--2 hours of dirt and mud."

"More muddy road and big trucks. This stretch is being paved, and soon pavement will be..."

"Trying to open an old (not used for 18 years) storage shelter at the meteo station in Kayes..."

"Building where the hydrogen generators were stored. They could not be used."

"Some of the children of the met station's chief. He has 4 wives and many kids."

"Women dress with varied and colorful clothes throughout the region."

"Men crossing the main road at Kayes."

"Women near the market in Kayes, carrying baskets on their heads."

"The kids again. They were fascinated by the strangers."

"The kids were surprised when they realized we were taking pictures of them."

"Street scene at Kayes.";

"One of the daughters of the met station's chief."

"The kids again, posing for us."