The COW adventurists pass another border!

Hello everyone! This is Connor, the PR director for COW. Over the past few months, I have talked with Keegan and Tate via satellite phone about their travels, experiences, physical and financial speed bumps. Earlier today, I received a phone call from the boys about such things.

Last night they were driving along a main road through Mali and decided to pull off to find an open area to campout. At the end of a windy road they reached a house. Through the most basic of communication, hand gestures and gift-offerings, they were able to camp on the land of an African family. The family was very hospitable and in return, the guys let the family—consisting of a man, two wives, and twelve children—watch the Pixar movie Cars. They were enthralled for hours!

In the morning, they got to experience fresh-from-the-cow milk and some dish consisting of spices and dirt. Very funny, I know. After the meal, Keegan, Tate and Luke (the newest member of the COW herd) took off. This capped their stay in what I believe Keegan called Polygamy Hill; I couldn’t be certain.
They reached the border of Mali and Burkina Faso. Once again, bribes ensued and after four “visa checks” they entered the new country.

Somewhere along the way, during a drive through treacherous potholes, the COW car’s muffler shot off. While fixing the car, an indigenous woman, who was only partially clothed, came up to inspect the boys and their work. Naturally, Keegan handed her a candy bar, which she enjoyed until the boys were done with the car maintenance and continued on their journey.

To date, the COW team has driven over 1000 miles in the Samurai across western Africa. They are roughing it in a place where the majority of Americans, or the world population, have not and will never visit. They are dirty—no showers for about six days now—and are losing track of time (during our phone call, they thought it was Saturday…I corrected them and gave them an update on the NFL). However, our charitable cause and their journey will continue on. We send our warmest wishes to all those involved in COW and have supported us, and more importantly the travelers, over the months. Keeping checking the website and blog for future updates. Thanks!

Connor Deeks, PR director