Christmas trip in Senegal: Saint Louis part 1

After some busy days in Dakar we drove northwards to Saint Louis to celebrate Christmas. This time a friend of mine, Ibou, was our driver. 

It was a long and tough trip, so we were happy to finally arrive in the calm and beautiful surroundings of Hotel Mermoz. Our days in Saint Louis mainly consisted of relaxation and eating. After all, it was Christmas…

The bar

Our hut

Toby being taught how to play the djembe drum on the beach

The pool

Christmas trip in Senegal: Dakar part 4

Unfortunately, Cécile was not in the country over Christmas, but we still paid my Senegalese family a visit. They were very excited about receiving my Danish family and had prepared a traditional lunch for us; thiebou dienne (rice and fish). It was even served the traditional way: On a big, shared plate where men and women eat separately. 

The boys' plate

The two lovely chefs

Despite the intense programme we did also manage to find time to enjoy the hotel’s lovely view and the pool area, before leaving for Saint Louis. To be continued....

Christmas trip in Senegal: Dakar part 3

As mentioned earlier on my blog, a ‘must-see’ in Dakar is the Gorée Island, where we spend a lovely day exploring the bizarre combination of talkative art venders, old military traits, and cute, colourful houses.

Another ‘must-see’ in Dakar is my hood! Driving through the crowded, chaotic streets of Rebeuss my parents became a bit worried. Luckily, the apartment and my street could give them some peace at heart. They had to admit that it did seem friendly and calm though still noisy and overall quite ‘authentic’.