Birds on sand bank

Bush taxis in Senegal

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January 23rd 2013
Getting from the Gambia to Senegal was a little tortuous. Before dawn, a taxi took us to the middle of a dark Banjul market. From here, we walked down an alley to the ferry. In the waiting area, hawkers were offering water, snacks and ladies underwear. Useful if you forgot your bra and pants, I guess. We boarded in the dark and watched the dawn come up over the river Gambia. Banjul slipped away ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Thiès Region » Saly-Niakhniakhal

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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