dusty dry season

just a few phrases and pictures of life here right NOW…. most of these were taken between 3 & 4 this afternoon

low dust in the sky dominates most days now…..Becca refers to it as African fog

sandy roads can be tricky to drive on…..loose sand feels a lot like driving in the snow

the abundance of sand is plowed to the side of the road to find more solid ground for drivers

the sand also drifts and it reminds me a bit of snow

           

increased dustiness in and around the house (if that was possible?)

the Niger River is shrinking day by day

areas in the river that were once full of water are now green feeding grounds for livestock

 

can hardly see the Chinese Bridge (or the “Deuxieme Bridge of Niger”) from the Kennedy Bridge

many many people wear masks to filter their breathing

masks worn are often the nice blue blinders complimentary on Air France

small sandy “tornadoes” blow down the street and I take cover

     

did I mention the EXTRA coating of dust….check out these leaves

the air remains hot into the evenings

a dusty pool?

inside walls are hot to the touch and it often feels like I just opened my oven when opening the door

what a unique experience we are having!! Here is just one of Drew’s pics of a taxi that I thought I would end with……(oh there is the Ministry of Justice building that burnt down at the beginning of the year….hmmmmm…a bit suspicious, but that is for another day….