Assorted Photos

The following are just miscellaneous photos that are "left overs" that I thought worthy of including in the blog.
The photo below shows inside a shop that sells fabric. There are some really pretty African designs on some of the fabric.


Next are two pictures of the goat that we saw-- and heard--every day. He is tied to one of the poles. It must have a boring life! These pictures were taken from the church roof.






Next is a group of young people who were hired to chant, sing, and beat on drums to advertise a new product. They were very loud as they walked up and down the streets!

If you have open windows, lots of flies, and no flyswatter, you must be creative! Ron made this flyswatter out of a stick from a thorn bush. He punched the holes in the cardboard with the huge thorns from the bush. The flyswatter works and comes in very handy, especially during our meals!

This rooster acts like he owns the place. We wake up every morning to the sound of roosters!

Goats are everywhere, and most roam freely.

The following man was insistent on having his photo taken!

This business is just around the corner from our apartment. It is a place to buy barbecued goat.
We do not plan to buy meat from here!

Would you like to hang out your laundry on the balcony of this apartment?

It was surprising how much we enjoy this tiny flowerbed beside the apartment building by the church. I guess it reminds us of home, because flowerbeds are almost nonexistent in Dakar! The flowers are periwinkles.

This is a bird that we saw one morning from our bedroom window.


The next photos show the taxi driver that picks us up each morning. He is a Muslim who enjoys foreigners. He is always honest in requesting his fares.



Next is a photo of the same taxi driver plus another one who drives when we needed two taxis (when we have more than 4 people). The man in white is also a Muslim who is friendly to foreigners, but watch out for your money when he asks you for a fare - it will not be fair.