Day 102, Monday, April 16, 2018 Banjul, Gambia 🇬🇲

Today we were in Banjul, Gambia it again was not what, I was expecting, but then I didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t have a tour here, just planned to go to the market, and that is just what we did.

Founded as Bathurst by the British, Banjul was originally a fort positioned in The Gambia River designed to stop the exportation of slaves out of Africa. It is now the capital, and is one of Africa’s smallest capitals. The country’s biggest market is here, Albert Market, it is possible to spend hours haggling with merchants over merchandise and taking in the local color. We took the shuttle provided to the market, that was an experience in itself. But we found the market not very inviting, we were dropped off, and found a nice stall right away, but when we moved on we were picked up by a guy, who it seems was a finder. He would guide you through the market and you would pay him and so would the people selling. Well we didn’t like that much, so we soon sent him away, and decided to go back to the ship. And at port side there were many venders that had set up while we were in town, and they had better prices. 

 

 

 

Street dancers. 

Then we showered and got ready to go to sail a way and met John and Marget. 

Tomorrow is a long day, we have an 8 half hour tour, with an early morning weak up. 

Quote : “I travel because LIFE IS SHORT and the world is HUGE.”  - Stephanie B.