The Last of Roots

View of Juffureh, The Gambia from the pier 

[from Roots]

 The Gambia River

Juffureh, aka Albreda, The Gambia

 

 Juffureh

 Juffureh

The pier

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Juffureh, The Gambia

 The Gambia River, seen from Juffureh, The Gambia

 Boats on the shore of the Gambia River, Juffureh, The Gambia

 the chains of slavery...

 undisturbed by a nosy photographer..

 restoration near the launch for James Island, Juffureh, The Gambia

can you find the birds?

If not, try listening to them:

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A view of Albreda (aka Juffureh) -- The Gambia

Made famous from the mini-series "Roots" 

 Sheep -- Juffureh, The Gambia

 Partially restored house, near the departure for James Island - Juffureh, The Gambia

View of Juffureh from the pier -- The Gambia

 Welcome!

Did Alex Haley's family in "Roots" really come from Juffureh?

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