I remember the first time I got introduced to that object known as Giri Giri... It was in that seaside Senegalese town named Joal. By some random circumstances, I and a friend had ended up there, attending a big event of traditional Senegalese wrestling. There was that man, Tarou, whom we'd gone there together with, who was explaining to us all the details about the sport in … [Read more...]
Banjul Ferry across Gambia River
The Banjul ferry service operates regularly between Gambia's capital, Banjul, and the town of Barra, located on the north side of Gambia River's mouth. It is the most popular ferry crossing in the Gambia, serving thousands of people daily.The fleet is comprised of three boats: 'Johe', 'Barra', and 'Kanilai': which run between the two cities from 7 am up to 9 pm. They are … [Read more...]
From Bissau to Serrekunda – Traveling in West Africa
The sun that rose over the West African coast, that morning, was the last one to find me in Bissau. My plan for that day was to farewell that country and move up north to Serrekunda, Gambia's largest city. I packed my stuff slowly, had my breakfast, and was ready to go.Getting out on the street in front of my hotel, I stopped the first taxi that passed and agreed with its … [Read more...]
