bernd1151 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Timbuktu, is an old city in the western African country of Mali. It was historically important as a trading post on the trans-Saharan caravan route and as a center of Islamic culture (c. 1400–1600). It is located on the southern edge of the Sahara, about 13 km (8 miles) north of the Niger River. The city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. In 2012, in response to armed conflict in the region, Timbuktu was added to the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger. Leaving Casablanca it is obvious, which plane to choose To our right side is the Hassan II mosque. Built in 1993, it is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 m (689 ft) We have reached the Atlas mountain range East of Zagora and the D’Irique National Park In Algerian airspace south of the Atlas mountains west of the city Béni Abbès Deep into the Sahara desert. The many different desert colors you’ll find here are just amazing Near Taoudénit, a remote salt mining center in the desert region of northern Mali, 664 km (413 mi) north of Timbuktu Just north of Timbuktu And finally over Timbuktu 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 First-class captures Bernd! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I can´t help it, with this destination I only have a poem in mind. Sure you all know the story of Tim and me. Fantastic shots and narration Bernd! Quite convincing... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I’m exhausted Bernd, that is quite a trip! Thank you for sharing it. Cheers Graeme:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenik Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 A great journey, very well documented and put in sublime screenshots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Stillwater said: I can´t help it, with this destination I only have a poem in mind. Sure you all know the story of Tim and me. Fantastic shots and narration Bernd! Quite convincing... +1 - Spectacular shot's Bernd , a little humor to round out your post : Cheers John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, BradB said: a little humor to round out your post That´s the one, mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Bernd, a nice Saharan adventure! And yes, you did pick the perfect aircraft for this one! Beautiful desert shots here Landon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 8 hours ago, adambar said: First-class captures Bernd! Thanks a lot, Adam 6 hours ago, Stillwater said: I can´t help it, with this destination I only have a poem in mind. Sure you all know the story of Tim and me. Fantastic shots and narration Bernd! Quite convincing... Hahaha, yes I remembered, but haven't seen it in ages. Thanks for your comment, Gerold 6 hours ago, boetie said: I’m exhausted Bernd, that is quite a trip! Thank you for sharing it. Cheers Graeme:) I'm glad you liked it, Graeme 6 hours ago, ikbenik said: A great journey, very well documented and put in sublime screenshots. Many thanks, ikbenik 4 hours ago, BradB said: +1 - Spectacular shot's Bernd , a little humor to round out your post : Cheers John You made my day, John !! 1 hour ago, Sniper31 said: Bernd, a nice Saharan adventure! And yes, you did pick the perfect aircraft for this one! Beautiful desert shots here Landon Thank you very much for commenting, Landon ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Very nice set of shots. Cheers, Calum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 superb set of shots from what looked like a great flight... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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