Spring break is here and a group of BCA teachers decided to hit the road and visit the most Western point of Africa!
It started with a 28 hour bus ride… through some of the hottest places on earth! (Kayes, Mali)
Upon arrival and after a LONG shower, we hit the beach! I was very excited to stomp into the waves!!!
We made our way downtown and climbed to the top of some buildings! Dakar is a real city! So different from Bamako- there are real sidewalks!!!
On our way down town- we spotted a place of wonderment- MAGIC LAND!!!
We then met up with our friend from Bamako and headed to N’gor island on a boat for some evening exploration!
We finished off the evening with SUSHI!
The next day we headed to Goree island- a key spot of the slave trade. We spent time looking around the island and exploring the mix of colonial buildings and African culture.
The following day was spent shopping- both at a ritzy mall (where we didn’t buy anything) and the local street market. Next to the mall we found Africa!!!
That evening we climbed to the top of a hill to look at the giant statue- it’s hard to tell from the pictures, but it is HUMONGOUS!!!
Our last photo stop was the following morning on a walk along the beach. This was a beautiful mosque about half a mile from our guesthouse.
It was a fun-filled, relaxing and beautiful week! I loved being in cooler weather (70’s and 80’s) as well as seeing a new city.
Oh, and we survived the 32 hour bus ride home- barely! I forgot just hot HOT Mali can get!
Can't wait to visit Dakar - looks lovely.
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