Part IV: Gandiol's Light House

following this voyage, we stopped at the lighthouse at Gandiol

While no longer functional, it stands guard over the Langue de Barbarie

we climbed the stairs to the top

where I finally admitted to myself that I absolutely love love love light houses

[the strip of land is the Langue de Barbie]

we took this view of the northern coast of Senegal on the right and the Langue de Barbie on the left, 

home of Senegal's most famous national park - a haven for bird watchers

the climb down the light house's stairs emphasized its state of disrepair

with its countless remnants left by birds flying overhead

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Part III: Heavens Over the Dunes

 After this evening, an early rise to witness the sun rise over the dunes of Lompoul, Senegal

the colors were amazing as the sun rose

 and then day broke

after which we drove along the coast north

 stopped to say hi to this guy

and saw the landscape change as we neared the bird sanctuary at Langue de Barbarie

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Part II: Lompoul

We followed this road over these dunes to stay here - Lompoul, Senegal

 and showered in the open air

 shared good company and good food

 then gathered around the wonderful smell of a campfire

to listen to an impromptu concert, Senegalese style

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