Scuba Diving and Soccer in Dakar

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Well scuba diving went well, despite starting off by putting my wetsuit on backwards. The rest went OK, although for the first thirty seconds or so I thought “there’s no way I can do this”, which surprised me. But I got over it quickly and eager to become competent. I think the initial thing is getting over the idea of breathing while underwater, which just seems wrong.

After diving, I went to see Kyromi and Eri for the last time (maybe) at the house they’re staying at (Salif’s). After getting caught in a post wrestling match celebration I went to Salif’s and had a chicken and couscous family meal. Afterward we went to visit a wedding party so we could show the groom pictures of his own wedding (which he missed --- WTF?). Everyone is very, very hospitable.

This morning I got medical clearance to proceed with my diving qualifications.

Later -

Diving is progressing well. The exercises seem quite well so far, for the most part, although the instructor seems more interested in getting me through rather than getting eight dives in. Oh well, I guess I’ll be good to go to the Casamanche by Friday.

I was treated to a soccer match, which is very generous even if it was only 500 CFA. Too bad the game between “Les Bours” and the Giraffes was 0-0. Why is soccer so lame? At least the Bours fans were entertaining. After I saw a guy wearing a Osama Bin Laden t-shirt!

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Photos

Soccer in Senegal
0-0... what do you expect from the world's dullest sport...

Post-wrestling celebrations!
They love their wrestling here!