by phil | Dec 7, 2010 | Camels, Tips
Update: the How to Draw Camels ebook has been moved to my new site at howtodrawcamels.com. Click here to download the book! First of all, HAPPY CAMEL APPRECIATION DAY!! Now get ready to have your mind blown I have been drawing camels for years. For a long time, I just...
by phil | Dec 3, 2010 | Mali, W. Africa
Where are the men? This is what I asked Fatima who I introduced myself to after she gave me a what-the-hell-are-you-doing-here look. I was under a promotional Ocean’s 13 tent at a wedding in Bamako. Fifty some women and me; George Clooney and Matt Damon looking...
by phil | Nov 30, 2010 | Camels, Morocco, Tips
“My friend!” This is the universal greeting offered by those who want your money. They may or may not be offering a service in return. They are well versed in the art of psychological warfare. The more touristic the area, the more practice they’ve...
by phil | Nov 26, 2010 | Camels, Morocco, Stories, W. Africa
The loose stool count is at 61. A conservative 61 due to negligent bookkeeping in Timbuktu. Also, pooping blood should probably count double. But let’s pretend it’s 61. My goal for the remainder of this trip? Keep it under 70. In Mali, Cote D’Ivoire,...
by phil | Nov 23, 2010 | Mali, W. Africa
Bambara is the most widely spoken language in Mali. It bears great similarity to Dioula, the trading language spoken in many parts of the Sahel, including Northern Cote D’Ivoire and parts of Burkina Faso and Niger. Bambara is uncomplicated on the surface. There...
