Relaxing in Dakar

We are now in Dakar. We are actually in Dakar right now (as opposed to writing this blog entry a couple of weeks after the event) and life is good. We are staying at a nice hotel, with proper loos and a pool. The sun is out (but it isn't as hot as Mauritania), the sky is blue, the ocean is just feet away, we are both healthy and happy, Obama is showing Hillary who is boss and the dollar is bouncing back against sterling so life is very good.

We will chill here a few more days to give us time to get visas for Mali and to get the car serviced, then we may pop into The Gambia before heading inland to Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

Our timing is excellent since the Dakar Biennial, a local contemporary art show, kicks off tomorrow. Unsurprisingly Wendy has already managed to meet some local artists and secure an invitation so that will keep us busy.