Africa Trekker

One evening we were invited to Yvette and Charles house in Rufisque. They had a group of guests in town from Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). It was catered, it was very nice. You haven’t eaten until you’ve tasted Senegalese food. Ummmmmmmm.

Sunday night, Jacques hosted a soiree for me at his home. Nice, nice. His friends and family including General Gomis and his wife, and Colonel Ndiaye and his wife. They broke into a song that they sang years ago. It was so nice. His cook served a three course meal! I only wish I could describe the dishes. They toasted me…Yes, I’m being spoiled.

Fait les achats (shopping)-
Jacques says 10 days is not enough to visit Senegal. He’s right. I was unable to do any shopping. I tried to reserve the day before leaving the country to try to go shopping. Even though Ngor, his driver, ran me downtown making about 6-7 stops, it was impossible to find what I was looking for in a couple of hours. But you know, I did the best I could.

This is the life. After returning to Dakar from Thies, we travelled south to the Petit Cote (little coast on the Atlantic Ocean) where the vacation resorts are. Somone is a small town where the fields and farms of the paysans (farmers) are being sold off by the younger generation like hot cakes. Europeans and some Senegalese are buying land and building on the coast like crazy. It is nice and quiet here. I fell in love with this villa on the Atlantic coast.

In additon to private homes and villas on the coast, there is an area ‘downtown’ with shops, restaurants and hotels. LAst night there was an extravaganza at the small hotel where we stayed , the Cigalons. There was a Diola Dance Troupe. It was very nice, but again trouble with blackout at the Cybercafe so I was unable to resize and send the photos.

I actually came to Senegal for some rest. Mais ce n'est pas possible (but that is not possible). Too many things to do and friends to look up. I visited the Diagne's, the Seck's, the hospital where I worked, Peace ... [Continue reading this entry]

Bonjour, Sunday, we spent the day on Goree Island for a special event. Commemoration of the slave trade with traditional dancing. Met an interesting young couple on vacation from Paris. It was very nice and the ... [Continue reading this entry]

I arrived in Casablanca on Friday. Royal Air Maroc gives great service. When I left the ladies room in Mohammed V Airport, I reeked of smoke. The people are chain smokers here. It's a good thing they are ... [Continue reading this entry]

Welcome to my travelblog. As I travel I will be journaling. You will be able to see where I am, what I'm doing and how things are going. You'll see photos from various places. On this travel web ... [Continue reading this entry]