Travelling to Guinea in July or August

[Marc_M]

I'm considering travelling to Guinea in July or August 2009 to study drumming for 3-4 weeks minimum. If others are interested or wish to post teachers or workshop info for this period, I would be really grateful.

Happy drumming.

[bops]

I'd recommend going in the winter time to get away from the cold weather...

[the kid]

rainy season in west africa during the summer months and
there will be loads of mosquitos. Very hot/wet weather in july/august
best to go between oct and may if possible.

i would say instruments and accomodation is cheaper in the wet seaon cos no tourists.
i've been advised <in gambia+senegal> that there are much more local festivals in the rainy season, so you may see more cultural events and ceremonies. Vegetation is in full bloom too, so will be a pretty site. sounds like fun. enjoy the drummin.

[Marc_M]

Unfortunately, as a high school teacher, I am at an unforgiving school when asking for extra time off. The best I could do is put together two weeks at Christmas, so I don't think I have any choice but go during the summer or not at all. Thanks for the heads up on what to expect weather wise.

Cheers.