For the past two weeks, we’ve been enjoying the visit of Eden’s chairman of the board Staffan Göranson and his wife Inger.

Having not been to Niger since Eden’s early stages twenty years ago, there was a lot to catch up on!

One of our first outings was a visit to Zinder’s market.

It’s an obligatory stop and a perfect starter for stepping into the African world, full of sounds, sights and smell.

Even though it was Thursday - the official market day - the market was far from crowded. During hot season, Niger wakes up at dawn, but as soon winter times set in, 10 am is still considered “early”…

At the end of the day, we bought flip-flops,

…tissue,

…and fruit!

We also investigated the furniture department,

…the oil department,

…and the bird department. Although I find guinea fowls frustrating as they make a racket all through the night, they are beautiful to look at!

This little guy was seen playing video games at the market, and after Inger had taken one picture of him, he followed us diligently throughout their visit, hoping they would take another shot.

Later in the afternoon, we took a walk down Eden Street. Their two week long visit starting slow, making sure to enjoying all the little sights and sounds that make Africa the unique place that it is. Later in the week, we drove up to the field station and visited a farmer in the heart of Edenland; had brunch in the Baobab forest of Mirriay and took long work-related rides in the Zinder bush - amongst others! All of which will be portrayed in later posts!

In the meantime, have a look at what other people are showing from their worlds today!