We’re back in Lamin lodge and it’s really cool to see Mokbar, Capn’ Russia, Eric and all the other jolly people that work or live in the Lamin creek. Yesterday we had a nice dinner with the crew and later I met with the night guards, having some tea and having fun. I like how easy they take every problem they have. “It’s not easy” they say, and then a good laugh. It almost seems like they’re joking. Or they really are. But it doesn’t seem like they have the easiest life. Most of them with huge families and 2 jobs. Going home for the weekends. Maybe.
David re-joined the Panta, so it will be more relaxed again I think. And as I’ve sold my surfboard, I now have the chance to land (ALI BORROW?) one from him.
Me and the captain went to the woods to get a Christmas tree (joke), that we’ll use for some new kitchen furniture. Then it as time for varnishing and my second breakfast.
We finally left Gambia. Navigating the Lamin creek for the 6th time, when out, direction Cabo Verde. The wind is blowing from north-west, so we have the perfect conditions. I just realised that I recognise the local fishing pirogas at sea by smell. Most of them have a little fire on board and they burn mangrove wood that was lying for some time in the water. It gets a really sweetish, African smell.
Dennis, about Microsoft word: “It’s like your mother-in-law. You have to live with it”
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