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David started in Mali’s bustling capital city of Bamako, then headed north west by bus to the old French colonial town of Segou, the medieval town of Djenne, with its huge mud-built mosque and colorful local market, and to the town of Mopti on the Niger River. He then traveled by small river boat along the Niger, camping on its banks, to the legendary city of Timbuktu, once one of the richest cities along the old trade routes across the Sahara desert and still a fascinating place to visit. From Timbuktu he rode out into the Sahara by camel to visit an encampment of Tuareg nomads. David then headed south along dusty tracks to the edge of the Bandiagara Escarpment where he hiked beside ancient cliff dwellings and camped among the villages of the Dogon people. There he saw one of their spectacular mask dances, with elaborate masks designed to placate ancestral spirits. AMC members and non-members are welcome to attend. The meeting begins with wine, cheese, appetizers, coffee and dessert at 6.30 pm followed by the presentation at 7:30 pm, lasting about one hour with time available for questions or discussions. The cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. No reservations – pay at the door. More details and directions at www.ct-amc.org/ Fairfield or contact Tom Carruthers at thomascarruthers@yahoo.com St Thomas Church is downtown in Bethel on Route 302, one block east of PT Barnum Square. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: RootLoops XVII, annual fall family hike, returns Oct. 19 to SM&NC - Aug 19, 2008 - 6:06:22 AM Adventure traveler and photographer Craig Evans will make an audio-visual presentation entitled “Peru: Beyond the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu” - Apr 26, 2008 - 7:45:49 AM Adventure traveler and photographer Craig Evans presenting to the Appalachian Mountain Club - Apr 24, 2008 - 6:36:29 AM Adventure traveler and tour guide John Sarbo to present “The Dolomites” - Mar 22, 2008 - 10:32:33 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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