| We explored Dakar, the gateway to West Africa. Portugal came
first in the
1500's, charting the waters all along Africa's coast. However, France
made the lasting impression on this region. Dakar is unmistakeably French
in
character. And if the French are famous for fashion, then West Africans
have taken fashion sense a step further. People everywhere are dressed in
brightly colored
robes, hats, turbans, and sarongs.
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| The best view of Dakar is found at the roof of the
Independence hotel. If you want to look you must
first buy a cup of tea from the bartender downstairs. |
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| Men wear skicaps under colorful headwraps. In the blistering
heat they'd rather look cool than feel cool. |
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| Many woman here need a personal "Baby onboard" sign.
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| Africa is not for arachnophobes. This critter is as big as a
man's hand and it builds a tent-sized web. |
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