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Saint-Louis: The Last Crossing

Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop
S1 E1610:31
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Fatou spends her final full day in Saint-Louis crossing the Faidherbe Bridge at dawn, sharing a calèche ride with a local elder, and soaking in the island's hivernage atmosphere before her departure upriver. She reflects on the city's colonial layers, the river's power, and the practical costs of her stay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Faidherbe Bridge, Île de Saint-Louis, Sor, Langue de Barbarie, Guet Ndar, Gouvernance, Place Faidherbe, Hôtel Etoile du Sud. Covered: Colonial history, Erosion, Local prices, Transport, Departure. Chapters: 00:00 Faidherbe Bridge 01:14 Guet Ndar 03:31 Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis 05:18 Sor 06:15 Langue de Barbarie 08:04 Chez Dasso 09:06 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #FaidherbeBridge #SenegalTravel #Thieboudienne #GuetNdar #WestAfrica #Hivernage #SenegalRiver #SaintLouisIsland #TravelPodcast #SenegalLife #Gastronomy #ColonialHistory #MuseePhotoSaintLouis #ChezDasso #NdarNdar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

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