bronze masks, jewellery, fabrics, blankets, leather, goods, and craftworks such as chess sets and ashtrays. I set aside my financial worries and bought one of each.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Souvenirs bought in Burkina Faso
When I visited the markeplace, I found a variety of interesting souvenirs, including: wooden statuettes
bronze masks, jewellery, fabrics, blankets, leather, goods, and craftworks such as chess sets and ashtrays. I set aside my financial worries and bought one of each.
bronze masks, jewellery, fabrics, blankets, leather, goods, and craftworks such as chess sets and ashtrays. I set aside my financial worries and bought one of each.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Scenery in Quagadougou
The scenery in Quagadougou is very pleasing. Walking through the streets of Quagadougou, I can see dirt roads and palm trees around the area. In a marketplace, a child is selling beautiful paintings as well as traditional clothing on wooden hangers.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sports in Burkina Faso
This evening, I went to a local soccer match in Quagadougou. The home team won the match. The home team won by trois points.
Soccer is one of Burkina Faso's most popular sports. In 1998, Burkina Faso placed 4th in the Africa Nation's Cup tournament. Burkina Faso's team is nicknamed "The Stallions".
Soccer is one of Burkina Faso's most popular sports. In 1998, Burkina Faso placed 4th in the Africa Nation's Cup tournament. Burkina Faso's team is nicknamed "The Stallions".
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tourist Attractions
Today I woke up really early due to jet lag. I didn't have much to do, so I decided to find some tourist attractions.
-an interesting Ethnography Museum containing a substantial collection of Mossi artifacts
-Manega Museum, a museum containing masks and musical instruments
-a wildlife viewing exibhit
-large marketplace
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Dining
I am eating at Le Verdoyant in Quagadougou,
They have: European, French, and Italian cuisine. They specialize in
Pizza, Pasta, and crêpes, a pancake-like dish.
National specialties:
• Rice with sauce.
• Beef and aubergine with sauce.
• Local vegetables and strawberries are available in season.
• Brochettes (meat cooked on a skewer).
• Chicken dishes.
National drinks:
• Beer is the drink of choice and is fairly cheap.
They have: European, French, and Italian cuisine. They specialize in
Pizza, Pasta, and crêpes, a pancake-like dish.
National specialties:
• Rice with sauce.
• Beef and aubergine with sauce.
• Local vegetables and strawberries are available in season.
• Brochettes (meat cooked on a skewer).
• Chicken dishes.
National drinks:
• Beer is the drink of choice and is fairly cheap.
Holidays in Burkina Faso
These are the holidays in Burkina Faso for 2009 and 2010
2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
3 Jan Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d'État.
8 Mar Women's Day.
9 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
13 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
21 May Ascension.
4 Aug Revolution Day.
5 Aug Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
21 Sep Aid El Segheir (End of Ramadan).
15 Oct Anniversary of the 1987 Coup d'État.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
28 Nov Aid El Kébir (Feast of the Sacrifice).
11 Dec Proclamation of the Republic.
18 Dec El am Hejir (New Year).
25 Dec Christmas.
2010
1 Jan New Year's Day.
3 Jan Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d'État.
26 Feb Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
8 Mar Women's Day.
5 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
13 May Ascension.
4 Aug Revolution Day.
5 Aug Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
11 Sep Aid El Segheir (End of Ramadan).
15 Oct Anniversary of the 1987 Coup d'État.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
17 Nov Aid El Kébir (Feast of the Sacrifice).
7 Dec El am Hejir (New Year).
11 Dec Proclamation of the Republic.
25 Dec Christmas.
2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
3 Jan Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d'État.
8 Mar Women's Day.
9 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
13 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
21 May Ascension.
4 Aug Revolution Day.
5 Aug Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
21 Sep Aid El Segheir (End of Ramadan).
15 Oct Anniversary of the 1987 Coup d'État.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
28 Nov Aid El Kébir (Feast of the Sacrifice).
11 Dec Proclamation of the Republic.
18 Dec El am Hejir (New Year).
25 Dec Christmas.
2010
1 Jan New Year's Day.
3 Jan Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d'État.
26 Feb Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
8 Mar Women's Day.
5 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
13 May Ascension.
4 Aug Revolution Day.
5 Aug Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
11 Sep Aid El Segheir (End of Ramadan).
15 Oct Anniversary of the 1987 Coup d'État.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
17 Nov Aid El Kébir (Feast of the Sacrifice).
7 Dec El am Hejir (New Year).
11 Dec Proclamation of the Republic.
25 Dec Christmas.
Map and Flag of Burkina Faso
Well, after getting my cell phone's international data connection tethered to my laptop, I was able to go online and retrieve some key information about Burkina Faso.
According to my travel guide, The rough translation of "Burkina Faso" is "Land of Honorable Men"
I am visiting the capital of Burkina Faso, Quagadougou.
This is the flag of Burkina Faso
Arrival in Quagadougou
After that tiring and taxing journey in the plane, I am staying in Burkina Faso for quinze days and quatorze nights. At least I was able to sleep in the plane! Right now, it is dix-huit heures or 6:00 PM. Hopefully, I can adjust myself to jet lag! I will be doing research on Burkina Faso. I will have more information in my next post.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Currency in Burkina Faso
The currency in Burkina Faso is known as the Communaute Financiere Africaine franc(XOF)
The currency exchange rate in Burkina Faso as of 10/22/09 7:52:36 is:
1 US Dollar = 447.930 CFA Franc BCEAO
1 CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) = 0.002232 US Dollar (USD)
Median price = 430.520 / 447.930 (bid/ask)
Minimum price = 430.520 / 447.930
Maximum price = 430.520 / 447.930
The currency exchange rate in Burkina Faso as of 10/22/09 7:52:36 is:
1 US Dollar = 447.930 CFA Franc BCEAO
1 CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) = 0.002232 US Dollar (USD)
Median price = 430.520 / 447.930 (bid/ask)
Minimum price = 430.520 / 447.930
Maximum price = 430.520 / 447.930
My Hotel Reservation
Reservation Details
Laico Ouaga 2000
Total Charges: $5,527.83
Check-in: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Check-out: Thursday, November 05, 2009
Change Travel Details
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1 Adults, 0 Children, Room 1
Single room
Sunday, October 25, 2009 $425.87
Monday, October 26, 2009 $425.87
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 $425.87
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 $425.87
Thursday, October 29, 2009 $425.87
Friday, October 30, 2009 $425.87
Saturday, October 31, 2009 $425.87
Sunday, November 01, 2009 $425.87
Monday, November 02, 2009 $425.87
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 $425.87
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 $425.87
Room Sub-total $4,684.57
Extra Person Fees $0.00
Tax Recovery Charges
& Service Fees $843.26
Laico Ouaga 2000
Total Charges: $5,527.83
Check-in: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Check-out: Thursday, November 05, 2009
Change Travel Details
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Adults, 0 Children, Room 1
Single room
Sunday, October 25, 2009 $425.87
Monday, October 26, 2009 $425.87
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 $425.87
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 $425.87
Thursday, October 29, 2009 $425.87
Friday, October 30, 2009 $425.87
Saturday, October 31, 2009 $425.87
Sunday, November 01, 2009 $425.87
Monday, November 02, 2009 $425.87
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 $425.87
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 $425.87
Room Sub-total $4,684.57
Extra Person Fees $0.00
Tax Recovery Charges
& Service Fees $843.26
My Itinerary
1 Review trip details
1 traveler, round-trip (15 days, 14 nights) More flight details: Total airfare, taxes and fees: $ 20536.49
Terms and conditions
Sat, Oct 24 Depart: 3:30 pm Chicago, IL (ORD) Lufthansa 9153
operated by UNITED AIRLINES -- UA 0944
Lufthansa 4210
2+ stops
Arrive: 5:35 pm next day Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (OUA) Air France 732
Fri, Nov 6 Depart: 9:20 pm Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (OUA) Air France 731
Lufthansa 4271
operated by EUROWINGS
2+ stops
Arrive: 1:55 pm next day Chicago, IL (ORD) Lufthansa 436
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