More photo cleaning up. So many pictures of what was once unfamiliar have become a part of my daily “norm” back in Africa. I’ve added a few more…“Things I’ve Never Said”
They wouldn’t put a mutton up there!
Ohhhh yes, yes they would! and they do it often! We see this many times driving down the routes with sheep on the roof of cars and busses, and if you want to talk to Argo about it…..even inside the car!! Seriously??? What could go wrong?
There’s no way I’m going to get a ticket for my headlight being out and this guy gets to go!
Yep…you missy….have a burned out headlight and were going to have to write you up!! Seriously,…. both of these happened. My ticket, and this car!!
Let’s take a bus trip!
OHH heck NO! x 1000. We see these busses all the time, overcrowded, overloaded and unbalanced. Many people use them to travel around Senegal and seems to work for the most part but we also see them broken down and in accicdents along the route. I think they need to cap how much stuff goes in top. What do you think?
That “pink lake” is fake!
No, it isn’t. It’s named Lac Rose or Lake Retba, and located north of DakarNot likely as pink as the photoshopped images online but the colour does vary depending on the minerals in the water and the light. We travel here every year and we’ve seen it almost without colour and also quite pink/reddish. They harvest salt here and leave it on the shores in huge piles. It’s such an interesting place.
There’s no way to get to that Island
There’s always a way, and while visiting Sine Saloum, this was the exact boat that took us over there. We just had to pull into a small fishing village and approach the fisherman fixing his net. Next thing ….we were off to the next closest thing to a National Geographic like experience I’ve had to date. Sweet day!
There’s no imagination and creativity here!
You’ll never hear me say that! There is art everywhere made from whatever there is. These chairs might not be for everyone, but I love them!…made from the wood of broken pirogues and pop cans. There are great markets that showcase art made of scrap metal and cans, melted down plastics, old and new wood, weaved grasses, fabric everything,.. made with the wildly vibrant wax cottons of Senegal, leather shoes , belts and wallets. The list goes on. I love seeing the creations and how resourceful the artists are!
That sunset was underwhelming.
Never! That big African sun disappears into the ocean every day about the same time, and it’s spectacular! It happens quickly so you have to be at the right spot which, by the way, is on the cliff at Son Of Africa. It’s also the best time for fishing on the beach below. We’ve gone out several times and fished well into the early morning hours,…sometimes lucky, sometimes not so much. It’s the hunt for me, not the kill anyway. The quiet conversation and the peacefulness of waves lapping against the shore make for a wonderful end to the day.
That’s it for now but I’ll have tons more. Its a big world out there with many different cultures and differences and I’ve certainly found my share in Senegal.