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Senegal

Day 27… Friday 28 April Early start with another border crossing to contend with into Guinea.  The road we took was very peaceful though a wood with lots of termite mounds.  Hardly Na passing car.  Border crossing very quiet – stamped out of Senegal by a friendly officer.  Getting into Guinea was a 20 minute...
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Day 26… Thursday 27 April A short drive to Tambacounda along a quiet scenic road through several villages.  Items being sold along the roadside included coal and timber.  Checked into a nice hotel tonight – final day in Senegal before attempting the border crossing into Guinea.  We also had the fuel filter fitted to Greta...
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Day 25… Wednesday 26th April Essential items needed every day since arriving in Senegal: Deet (50%).  The mosquitoes always seem to find a way to bite and I am covered.  Either the deet is faulty or the little critters have become immune to the stuff or perhaps just ignore it and bite anyway.  Malaria tablet...
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Day 24… Tuesday 25th April Found a large supermarket where security was high.  We had 2 security guards standing next to Greta on our return.  I gave them some small change but still cannot decide if there is a crime problem here or they are interested in the vehicle or just after a tip.  It...
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Day 23… Monday 24th April Tasks to do today: Find an ATM that works to get out more local currency.  Cash economy here.  4th attempt was a success. Find a print shop and get copies of passport, carnet, yellow fever certificate and apply for e-visa for Guinea – success.  Guinea visa application approved within 24...
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Day 22… Packed up, paid up and said goodbye to our fellow campers.  We drove with Ben a nice German chap to Thies which was en-route to Dakhar.  Another hectic drive into a major city and I wouldn’t recommend it.  We saw a car hit a trailor right in front of us which in turn...
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Days 20 and 21 (21st and 22nd April)… Zebrabar campsite is a really nice place just outside St Louis so we decided to stay for another 2 nights.  It is a peaceful spot right by the sea with plenty of shade, a bar and a restaurant.  Met fellow travellers from Austria, Switzerland and Germany who...
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Day 19… Early start as the winds had not died down.  Plenty of camels, cattle and goats crossing the road at several places.  More sand dunes and trees.  The temperature is becoming more humid and stickier the further south we travel.  Drinking more water each day.  I have not had a cup of tea since...
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