Dakar, Senegal




 Unfortunately this morning after we docked the Captain advised us that, due to local unrest, we would be unable to go ashore. Apparently a rebel group has been trying to overthrow the government here, and rioting has occurred in the past few days. The ship is loading provisions and then we will depart for the Canary Islands. This is just part of touring in west Africa! I’ve included a picture of the Captain’s letter to us and some views from the ship.

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