Today we explore Saint Louis and it's near neighbor Guet NDar. We had planned to visit Saint Louis upon completion of our Dragoman trip and as Christi and I made our way north to Mauritanian border, but Adonis is pulling out all the stops to ensure the group sees as much of Senegal as possible in the last few days aboard the truck. And the truth is that it would have been impossible to cover as … [Read more...]
Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj, Day 221
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Group dynamics hit a tour low last night. Having 'done' Saint Louis yesterday no one feels inclined to return there today. We could just hang out at the Zebrabar camp ground, but most of us would prefer to continue exploring Senegal. It had taken a unanimous vote of approval from the group to make the changes to the itinerary that brought us to Saint Louis in the first place. Now a vocal minority … [Read more...]
Lac Rose, Senegal, Day 222
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Although tomorrow is technically the last day of the trip we will be in Dakar tonight and free to do as we please. My last night under canvass for a long, long time ends at the ungodly hour at 5:30 am. Louise and I make the last breakfast for the group (a mish-mash of porridge, fruit, and ravioli with toast), while Christi breaks down the tent and packs our stuff away. Everyone mucks in for the … [Read more...]
Dakar, Senegal, Day 223
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Not being part of the Dragoman tour any longer is something of a relief, but Christi and I still do not get to enjoy the lazy morning in our comfortable hotel in Dakar that we had anticipated. Sheldon Cooper sees to that. He calls our room at 8.15 am asking if we had seen the note he left for us in reception suggesting we meet at 8 am this morning? Clearly not! We tumble into reception 15 minutes … [Read more...]
Ile de Goree, Senegal, Day 224
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This is our last day in Dakar. The capital, itself, is not rich in tourist attractions, although it’s relatively easy-going and relaxed in comparison with the other West African capitals we've visited and the food is simply the best in the region. Dakar does, however, have a major tourist attraction right on its doorstep, Ile de Goree. Despite its small size (Goree is 900m long and 300m wide, … [Read more...]
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