Back in Burkina

  So from 10:30 Thursday morning until 3:30 Friday
afternoon we were on the train and sitting in the seats
(picture in the prior blogpost).

  There was an area in the back of the first class car
where one could get coffee or tea. If you wanted to
eat spaghetti, you just had to place your order in a
few hours ahead of time.

  During the trip we went up to get a few coffees. Also,
we did get a chance to peek in and see what first
class was about. It has about 40 seats with foam padding
plus outlets to plug in any electronics.

  In comparison our car had 96 people, fiberglass seats
without padding and a bunch of kids.

  I am probably trying to make more out of it than what it
was. Really, the second class experience was an adventure.
It was good to go through and know about.

  I was lucky and met a pretty cool few people around
where I was sitting. Truth be told ... I loved the adventure.

  When we arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso we were able to find
a nice little auberge for a reasonable price. It has small rooms
but all the amenities. We chilled out a little then went to a
decent restaurant and after eating and while in the process of
leaving, we met a French man who is one world traveler.
He invited us to sit with him for a bit and he was personable
and interesting. We were challenged with our French but
we kept up and I also learned a few words and phrases.

  It was just a great way to end our week's vacation. There
was a bit of adventure, resting and learning. Now it is off to
the COS (close of service) conference and then the winding down
till December.