"I saw a market in this city where they sold human flesh. It was a most disturbing sight, and I quickly left."

"In Mali, I saw a man eat an entire roasted sheep by himself, and then drink a bucket of sour milk. The people there have stomachs like camels."

"The women here are very beautiful, and they do not cover their faces. This is a custom that is not found in other Muslim lands."

"I saw a man who had no arms, and he was able to write with his feet."

"The people of this city are very skilled in craftsmanship. They make beautiful pottery and intricate textiles."