Writing from the poor people yacht club in Dakar (Cercle de voile de Dakar - CVD). There is another, much fancier one just under the president's residence, but also much much more expensive (more expensive than european marinas). We had breakfast there today, with a police boat riding around the entire time:)
Yesterday we've been on the Salave island or (Ile de Goree). I think it was one of the most shocking experiences in my life. I knew about the history of slavery and I tough I was prepared. But after seeing the cells and especially the "breeding room" I felt deep sorrow. I am officially ashamed that I'm white.
I go back to happier thoughts… If we can call them so.
Later this evening…
I found out that there is much malaria in Dakar and that in the yacht club, much people has it! And just yesterday I was thinking about sparing the heavy repellents for Gambia. But at this part of the trip I really don't care anymore. It's so impossible to protect you 100% from mosquitoes, that it's just a matter of luck. And Gin&Tonic.
Tonight the new crew come, we have Gi-Gi for dinner. He's a local expert, ex-smuggler and very relaxing guy that got stuck here because of bad luck and high bribes. With him and his stories I feel like there is really no problem that cannot be solved and he's so cool about everything that it's a real pleasure to have him around. After tasting my cocktails and getting quite hammered from them, I see how he will help me. As the ex bar tender of the yacht club (and now the IT expert), he ot me a cheap cheap cheap room, the cheapest in Dakar as he says and maybe a job in the CVD bar. I guess that after I come back I'll stay here and wait for a boat. And my room will cost me just 20000 CFA, that's about 30€ per week. And with the new connections in tha hood, I can have an impressive lunch for 2€ and different treats from Abounanafal, the local biker, owner of a »super« market.
All in all it seems pretty good. I like Dakar and as the locals say: »All is possible in Dakar«
So, going back to my work, tonight I have some people to get drunk. Gonna ride the dinghy with this tune coming from the CVD bar.
Yesterday we've been on the Salave island or (Ile de Goree). I think it was one of the most shocking experiences in my life. I knew about the history of slavery and I tough I was prepared. But after seeing the cells and especially the "breeding room" I felt deep sorrow. I am officially ashamed that I'm white.
I go back to happier thoughts… If we can call them so.
Later this evening…
I found out that there is much malaria in Dakar and that in the yacht club, much people has it! And just yesterday I was thinking about sparing the heavy repellents for Gambia. But at this part of the trip I really don't care anymore. It's so impossible to protect you 100% from mosquitoes, that it's just a matter of luck. And Gin&Tonic.
Tonight the new crew come, we have Gi-Gi for dinner. He's a local expert, ex-smuggler and very relaxing guy that got stuck here because of bad luck and high bribes. With him and his stories I feel like there is really no problem that cannot be solved and he's so cool about everything that it's a real pleasure to have him around. After tasting my cocktails and getting quite hammered from them, I see how he will help me. As the ex bar tender of the yacht club (and now the IT expert), he ot me a cheap cheap cheap room, the cheapest in Dakar as he says and maybe a job in the CVD bar. I guess that after I come back I'll stay here and wait for a boat. And my room will cost me just 20000 CFA, that's about 30€ per week. And with the new connections in tha hood, I can have an impressive lunch for 2€ and different treats from Abounanafal, the local biker, owner of a »super« market.
All in all it seems pretty good. I like Dakar and as the locals say: »All is possible in Dakar«
So, going back to my work, tonight I have some people to get drunk. Gonna ride the dinghy with this tune coming from the CVD bar.
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