SCRAPBOOK: WE ARE IN AFRICA!

The team has made it to Burkina Faso! See a media scrapbook of their arival after the jump!

: Charlie being interviewed by Kare-11. [Minneapolis]

: Aaron being interviewed by Jeff Olson of Kare-11. [Minneapolis]

: Aaron and Romaric discussing the departure at MSP airport. [Minneapolis]

: Charlie and Romaric heading to the gate at MSP airport. [Minneapolis]

: Romaric filling out travel form for Toronto airport. [Toronto]

: Aaron and Charlie on the tram at Toronto airport. [Toronto]

: Aaron and Charlie waiting in the customs line at Ouagadougou airport.

: A warm welcome at Romaric’s Uncle Tambi’s house. [Ouagadougou]

: Bicycles and mopeds fill the streets day and night. [Ouagadougou]

: A common street scene outside Romaric’s house. [Ouagadougou]

: Donkeys are a common sight on the streets to help transport cargo. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie outside Romaric’s house. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie and Romaric discussing the expedition itinerary during the team meeting at Romaric’s house. [Ouagadougou]

: Discussing the expedition itinerary during the team meeting at Romaric’s house. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie at the team’s itinerary meeting. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Romaric at the team’s itinerary meeting. [Ouagadougou]

: Group photo after the team itinerary meeting. [Ouagadougou]

: A common street scene. [Ouagadougou]

: Boy playing with tire and stick. [Ouagadougou]

: Woman on moped shot through the branches during our first lunch in Burkina Faso. [Ouagadougou]

: Justin filming Aaron and Jean Christophe during a lunch interview. [Ouagadougou]

: Selling t-shirts on the corner. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie going to look at the motorcycles for our expedition. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie checking out a 600cc off-road motorcycle for our expedition. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie checking out a 600cc off-road motorcycle for our expedition. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie discussing the motorcycle for our expedition. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie with some local kids after lunch. [Ouagadougou]

: During the dry season, the dust is everywhere and seems to fill the air near the streets. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie discussing the trail report design for the website with Brad, LT Media Lab lead developer, in Minneapolis. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron working on the trail report narrative. [Ouagadougou]

: Justin catching the view enroute to Burkina Faso.

: Aaron listening to 180 South soundtrack.

: A view of Toronto from the airplane.

: Charlie and Aaron catching up on some work before departing for Paris. [Toronto]

: Aaron, Romaric, and Charlie in Ouagadougou airport. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie enjoying the Guinea hen at Tambi’s home. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron and Charlie speaking with Romaric in Ouagadougou. [Ouagadougou]

: A friendly smile after arriving in his home country. [Ouagadougou]

: A happy Justin after a quick cold shower. [Ouagadougou]

: A view across the street from Romaric’s home. [Ouagadougou]

: Strolling down the street. [Ouagadougou]

: Bikes and mopeds everywhere! [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron trying to capture the many memories. [Ouagadougou]

: Mopeds, mopeds, and more mopeds. [Ouagadougou]

: A reflective Charlie as he receives a note from Jill and new baby Kyra. [Ouagadougou]

: Romaric’s neighbor, Amadou, who is a local news anchor in traditional languages. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie taking a walk down the street. [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron reaching for his camera, working to get the perfect photo. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie, Amadou, Aaron, and Romaric posing for the camera. [Ouagadougou]

: A beautiful young girl enjoying her hometown. [Ouagadougou]

: Posing for the camera! [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron capturing memories. [Ouagadougou]

: Simone from the Ministry of Basic Education in Literacy at the team meeting. [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie deep in thought. [Ouagadougou]

: Thank you University of MN’s Institute on the Environment! [Ouagadougou]

: Charlie and Aaron – what a team! [Ouagadougou]

: Fresh watermelons outside of Romaric’s home. [Ouagadougou]

: Relaxing in the sun. [Ouagadougou]

: Fixing the moped in the street. [Ouagadougou]

: Beautiful street scene. [Ouagadougou]

: Bikes, bikes, and more bikes. [Ouagadougou]

: Playing with the Flamboyan tree limb. [Ouagadougou]

: On the way into the city. [Ouagadougou]

: More bikes! [Ouagadougou]

: Happy Romaric! He is home! [Ouagadougou]

: Top Gun? [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron enjoying his dream come true. [Ouagadougou]

: Having lunch and doing interviews. [Ouagadougou]

: Hmmm! Chicken? [Ouagadougou]

: A tired dog. [Ouagadougou]

: Mady and Aaron sharing stories. [Ouagadougou]

: Carrying goods down the street. [Ouagadougou]

: We just got passed! [Ouagadougou]

: Beautiful street scene. [Ouagadougou]

: Help!? [Ouagadougou]

: Aaron, Charlie, and Jean Christophe. [Ouagadougou]

: On the way into the city. [Ouagadougou]

: Beauitful! [Ouagadougou]

: Cassie and Jeni talking with Brad right as he made the website live!

: Brad working to get the website posted!

3 Responses to SCRAPBOOK: WE ARE IN AFRICA!

Great photos! Looking forward to following your adventure!

Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:22 am
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AbRo says
I love this!!! Keep up the great work. So much to learn…..

Posted on January 11, 2011 at 5:48 pm
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Lorraine Helferich says
more pics! great stuff….

Posted on January 11, 2011 at 8:06 pm
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