Djenn�'s mud mosque is breathtaking

The whole town turns out for the annual "remudding"

Workers use the wood and ladders to work.

The beautiful cliffs between Sevar� and Hombori

The magic of a Dogon Country cliff village

Cliffs hover above an ancient Dogon village.

Looking down on the plain as the Dogons did for centuries

A Dogon hunter's home is adorned with his successes

This covered area, for men only, is a cool relaxation area for the Dogon.

A typical Dogon village perched on the edge of the cliff

Dogon treks include some hikes through deep chasms.

An ancient mosque in Timbuktu

Distinctive, decorative doors dot Timbuktu

Distinctive Timbuktu window

Ancient Timbuktu mosque.

The gate welcomes travelers to a legendary destination, Timbuktu.

Colorful boats line the shore in Mopti.

Canneries line the Niger in Mopti.

Mopti's recently refurbished Soudanic-style mosque

A multitude of pinasses ply the waters near Mopti

Women wash their clothes on the banks of the Niger in Mopti

It's easy to hike to these cliffs near Douenza

A view of Douenza in the morning

The majestic Hand of Fatima near Hombori

It's nice to hike all the way around the massive rocks of the Hand of Fatima near Hombori

The upper part of Hombori is built up in the rocks.