Saint-Louis Region

mosque on the mainland
from: "A Weekend in Saint-Louis" By Kate in Africa

Background: Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping.

175 days ago: eddy15 published a blog
Still at Langue de la barbarie National Park

June 7th 2009 Africa » Senegal » Saint-Louis Region » Saint-Louis
Well the camera hasn’t come back to life, although I hope it’s only the batteries. I met a Dutch family and we went on a pirogue trip to see the birds. The husband has a sweet camera, so h ... [full story]

175 days ago: eddy15 published a blog
Langue de la barbarie National Park

June 6th 2009 Africa » Senegal » Saint-Louis Region » Saint-Louis
I had my worst mishap of the trip thus far. I went on an ill-fated kayak trip and stupidly did not think to leave important things on dry land, including my camera, money, and passport! Lost my bug-sp ... [full story]

175 days ago: eddy15 published a blog
Hello Senegal!

June 5th 2009 Africa » Senegal » Saint-Louis Region » Saint-Louis
Well I made it though Rosso (Mauritanian - Senegal border) with few problems. 1000 UM to bribe the Mauritanian border cop and another 1000 CFAs (plus a copy of “The New Yorker” for a guy w ... [full story]

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