
River Mouths and Open Wounds
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Fatou explores the Langue de Barbarie's fragile shoreline, the vibrant chaos of Guet Ndar, and the quiet drama of Saint-Louis's changing river mouth, all while navigating the city's politics and the cost of a pirogue ride.
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Episode 10 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
Places in this episode: Langue de Barbarie, Guet Ndar, Ndar Toute, Pont Faidherbe, Restaurant La Galette, Place Faidherbe, Musée Jean Mermoz, Hôtel Etoile du Sud.
Covered: Langue de Barbarie coastline, Guet Ndar fishing community, coastal erosion, local food costs, political context in Saint-Louis, planning Djoudj trip.
Chapters:
00:00 Langue de Barbarie
00:56 Guet Ndar
03:17 Ndar Toute
04:53 Restaurant La Galette
05:56 Pont Faidherbe
07:00 Place Faidherbe
08:04 Hôtel Etoile du Sud
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