Blog: Escape with zainab
Let's Talk History
In a gated compound perched atop a hilly landscape stands a national historic landmark of Dalaba, Guinea. The Case à Palabre. Built in 1932 by Omar Yugo Bah, the then traditional chief of Dalaba, the Case à Palabre is a Fulani style circular building. The architecture is modeled after the...
Where the Dirt Road Leads
If you are familiar with the Djenné Series, you know that it is centered around the architecture of the Great Mosque of Djenné and market activity around it. Though there is much to see and experience within the city limits, there was one day when I wanted to venture out...
To Market, To Market
A visit to Djenné should include an exploration of the open market. Occurring every Monday, the market is like a time warp back to the era of the trans-Saharan gold trade. Navigating through the shaded makeshift stalls is a delight to the senses. Bright splashes of colored textiles, ceramics, metal...
What's So Special About Djenne?
A brief introduction on Djenné and why it holds such a special place in my heart.