One of the top things to do near Ouaga is to visit the sacred crocodiles at Bazoule (click here to learn why they are sacred). Leila & I joined a group of friends to go and see them today.
Here we are on the giant crocodile rock near the entrance.
Leila, Maddie & Clayton
Leila following our guide (who is carrying a chicken for reasons you will understand shortly...)
Ah yes, crocodile bait!
Queen of the world!
Mmmm, lunch!
Leila with the crocodiles in the background.
A crocodile with his mouth wide open awaiting a snack.
Yes, that's a chicken in the middle of the picture. When the guides let it off the stick, the crocs all make a mad dash for it (and the people standing nearby jump backwards!!).
Success!
Leila & Clayton
Leila & Mom
Someone is feeling a little uneasy about the crocs behind her
Leila took this picture of me.
So somehow these crocodiles have been habituated to humans over the years, and put up with tourists getting close to them. After giving them all some chickens, the guide let us all take turns getting up close and personal with them. Leila was a little afraid but agreed to come along if she rode on my back.
Look what we found: a crocodile!
After seeing me touch the croc's tail, Leila decided she wanted to try, too. She did manage to touch it quickly, but we didn't get a picture of it. Brave girl!
