We continue our journey through West Africa leaving Mali and travelling through Burkina Faso, Togo and Benin. I describe a typical day's travel on an overland truck from the time we wake up till we set up camp and finish for the day, including a short summary of our typical diet each day. I discuss the ramifications of Togo starting a border conflict with Benin while we were travelling through and how it impeded our journey. I also discuss how the sound of distant drums in the night would send me searching and uncovering some wonderful local experiences. I also recount my first wild lion roar. My biggest life lesson here is how stepping out of your comfort zone really opens you up to allow for some amazing experiences in life. There will always be an element of risk but the life changes are so worth it.  Photo: Typical town we drove through in Burkina Faso. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justine-murray0/message