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December 12, 2008

Independence Day

Thousands of people turned out yesterday for the independence day celebrations in Djibo - a parade, speeches and races. Charlie took part in the last event of the day - a five furlong horse-race through the market! Her horse Silale was ahead at three furlongs but then ran out of steam! They finished a very creditable fourth.

Here are the horses approaching the finish line:

And here is the ugliest camel in Djibo:

We'll put some more photos online as soon as our internet connection permits.

Posted by sahelsteve at December 12, 2008 08:22 AM