Must See Places in Senegal Part I

  Beautiful beach road restaurant sunsets.

 Ngor Island views.

 Beautiful beach road restaurant sunsets II.

 Toubab Dialo is located about 45 minutes from Dakar. Sobobade is a great place to stay and enjoy the beautiful beaches.

 Horseback riding in Saly is fabulous. I highly recommend Cadre Noir for horseback riding. :)

The Shipwreck can be seen on the way to Madeleine Island.

 Faada Freddy!

Faada Freddy and Ndango!  A Daara J Family Concert at Place du Souvenir is always fun! 

  It's so quiet in the desert. 

Tents at Lompoul Desert. 

Sand-surfing or should I say sliding? :) 

The beautiful desert. 

 Lac Rose, translated into the pink lake. I've been at different times throughout the year and the color has always been different. (from red and pink to brown) 

Goree Island views. 

 The "door of no return" on Goree Island. 

Side view of Goree Island. 

December in Dakar

 Watching "Love Actually" and drinking hot cocoa in Dakar. :)

Blondies made by Maura. :) 

Some shopping pictures above, at one of multiple Bazaars during the Holiday Season here in Senegal. Many are held at the International School of Dakar. One of my favorite places for dresses and scarves is Rama Diaw, based in St. Louis. Abracadabra has fantastic Vegetarian food--pictured above is a pineapple curry with rice and roasted pecans, carrot salad, and falafel. 

This is what we do for fun...

 Paint Night at a lovely Creperie on beach road. (Praïnha Crêperie Grill) 

What do teachers do at the pool on the weekend? That's right, read books! :)

 Samusocial is a great organization that is active in Senegal. The children performed at the annual gala and it was lovely. More info can be found here.

 Simone Cafe snacks are essential. (Mermoz, right behind the Caesar's roundabout) Great artichoke empanadas available. (fabulous vegetarian option, includes a lovely salad for 2,000cfa)

 Nothing like Simone Cafe visits with friends. :) ATL to DKR.

Live. Laugh. Love. Travel.

 Living, Laughing, Loving, and Traveling does the heart good. Toubab Diallo, Senegal.  (about 45min. drive from Dakar) 

 Extraordinary Sunset at one of many beach restaurants. 

 Pirogues are colorful, beautiful fishing boats in Senegal. This is on a pirogue to get to Ngor Island. 

 Dinner on the beach, catching this sunset is priceless. 

 Beauty from Sea Plaza. (little shopping mall, food court included) 

Iles de la Madeleine. (also known as snake island) 

 Infinity pool day Sundays. 

 Nothing like a fresh coconut after a workout. You can see the African Renaissance Monument as well as the beautiful lighthouse, Phare des Mamelles in the distance. 

 Incredible sunset during evening walk. 

 The city of Dakar view from the Lighthouse. (Phare Des Mamelles) 

 Beautiful car rapide! 

Tucked away, small fishing village in Plateau. (Oceanium, offers kayak rentals)

Beauty.

 Luggage. Air France flights going from the U.S. to Africa allow two complimentary checked bags. :)

 Beautiful mornings in Dakar, Senegal.

My new home. :)

It's so nice to have everything within walking distance. =)

Fresh coconuts on the side of the road, perfect after a workout!

Christmas in Dakar!

Lac Rose is simply breathtaking.

Goree Island has such creative artisans selling their beautiful work.

First sight of Goree Island.

The desert at Lac Rose.

An "Oasis-like" area at Lac Rose.

Beautiful pirogues. (colorful fishing boats)

Just enjoying the desert at Lac Rose.

Lac Rose.

Salt, salt, and more salt at Lac Rose.

Salt and goats at Lac Rose.

Driving in Dakar along with horses, taxis, scooters, and pedestrians.

Goat in Plateau, Senegal. (downtown area)

Weekend getaway for Thanksgiving in Saly, Senegal.