Woman and child West Africa

[Mana]

Hi everybody,

I'll be traveling by car from Ghana back to Holland in a few weeks time, myself and my 8 year old boy. We'll take the atlantic route, almost sealed, almost boring...!
We've lived in W Africa for years so I know the roads, the ways, negotiation, jokes, insults and French and English. That is: I know it for countries like Burkina and Mali. Mauretania becomes another story, probably.

I'd like to hear your ideas concerning our safety. Frankly, I'm most concerned about our favorite 'picknicks': stop over at a beautiful place along the road and have a cup of tea.

Are we safe? Don't scare me too much, cause we're set and do it anyway. But I guess you should be frank. Tips would also be welcome.

Thanx

Mana