5.21.2008

Japan - Burkina Faso

Dear Yoko Hyodo,

The bike that you used to use came far from Japan, here in Africa, in Burkina Faso.
And now it is in hand of a JOVC and it has started a new life here.

Although bumpy road under severe environmental condition for 1-2 hours everyday is not very friendly to bike, it is the means of my daily transport so I will try to be nice to the bike and to maintain it well for next 2 years.

Here, I’d like to express my thanks to you.

Sincerely yours,

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Japanese bicycles are so expensive in Burkina although they are second hand.

In fact, it is much cheaper to buy a brand new one in Japan than the second hand of the same model in Burkina…

On the other hand, local or Chinese bicycles are much cheaper but they break down easily.

Thus, even though it was a big investment at once, it will be worth it in long view.

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