"In Upper Volta the surroundings became more dry and harsher."
"No wild animals - only cows and goats."
"We stayed for three days in Ouagadougou - the Capital of Upper Volta - to change worn out wheel bearings."
"Filling the tank and then on the road to Niger."
"On the way to the border of Niger we could watch how...."
"... a live chicken was used as bait to attract a holy crocodile."
"In this little village we found a small little bar where they served cold beer. Not far from the border station to Niger. It was difficult just to pass by."
"Cold beer? It was difficult just to pass by."
"Upper Volta is crossed by three rivers: White Volta, Black Volta and Red Volta. This is Black Volta"
"We stopped for lunch under the shadow of a tree. We took the opportunity to listen to Swedish radio broadcasts for possible Christmas greetings. None came. Notice how all doors are taped because of all the dust."
"The terrain in the southern parts of Sahara (Upper Volta, Southern Niger) is monotonous. Dry and arid."
"A couple of boys are trying to sell fresh guinea fowls. How can you tell the chickens are fresh? They are alive!"
