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Yes, the music and other events of the festival were fine, but Segou city life is what attracts me.
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Since my guest house (the white building) is on the Niger,  it was obvious that walk along it was first up.
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The painted bows of the pirogues became an instant attraction.
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It is the dry season, the river is low, allowing space and time for a fast crop of edible greens.
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Pirogues are often called "dug-out canoes", but this shows they are planks of wood scarfed together. Over time rot sets in and sections must be cut out and patches stitched in.
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I came to a place were boats laden with firewood unloaded. And piles of wood provided places for laundry to dry.
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Well,  fire wood and the occasional motor-bike.
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Nice bow decoration.
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No containers, and cranes at this port...
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... nor well defined ferry landings.
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Where a ferry drops its landing ramps,  sellers set up their wares and chairs hoping people pushing their bikes, or walking aboard will purchase something for the ride.
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The loud entreaties of the bike rider in red and black did not reverse the ferry's departure.
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He waitst for the next run; but the sellers picked up their trays, and black bucket stands, and set out...
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...looking for other prospects.
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I kept walking up river to the Pottery Market. Pirogues packed with pots unload on the river bank, and ...
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...various means for getting them up to the market are used: the "bucket brigade" style;
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... the "toss and pray" style,
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... the old fashion, "on the head" style,
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and of course the "hand and under the arm" style. Note which gender does which.
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Once up to the market place, the sorting and the bargaining begins.
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Buyers check, with a wrap with a knuckle, if a pot is cracked, and, if not, places their mark with chalk on it.
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Using pencil and note books, or cell phones, deals are made, and pots are taken from the market...
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... to retail markets near and far.
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