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Originally Posted by susie123
Well I've been home from hols two weeks now and still only about half way through my photos, so if you're bored, look away now...
After Dakar we went to Banjul, capital of The Gambia, formerly Bathurst under British colonial rule. The guidebooks made it sound like a bit of a dump so we weren't expecting much but it turned out to be a very interesting day, with a very good guide on our excursion. As with Dakar, it's very run down in the wake of decolonisation but the people seem much more laid back and happy - perhaps because the town is only about the size of Accrington rather than a million population.
The ship was making its maiden call at the port so some entertainment had been laid on for us in the shape of dancers and musicians.
- Dancers on the quay waiting to perform
- More dancers
- Military band having a break
- A furniture workshop at the market in Banjul
- View of the food market
- Women selling vegetables
- That baby doesn't look very comfy!
- The market is right next to the seashore - I bet this is where some of the rubbish goes!
- Shop on the main street - I wonder if he supports Coventry City?
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They have very basic amenities, perhaps if ships visit more often then the place will improve through tourism.