Feet in Atlantic. Heading home?

Saint Louis and Touba in Senegal

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June 11th 2010
It is probably not hot enough to fry an egg on the pavement. Probably. Some nights the bed feels like it has an electric blanket on it. The fan moves hot air around and certainly feels better than when it is not on (when electricity is cut—at unpredictable times but several hours most days). In April mornings were pleasant until 10 or 11. In May the night cool was gone by 9AM. In the lita ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Saint-Louis Region » Saint-Louis

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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... ... read more