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River Mouths and Open Wounds

Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop
S1 E1010:44
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Fatou explores the Langue de Barbarie's fragile shoreline, the vibrant chaos of Guet Ndar, and the quiet drama of Saint-Louis's changing river mouth, all while navigating the city's politics and the cost of a pirogue ride. 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 10 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Langue de Barbarie, Guet Ndar, Ndar Toute, Pont Faidherbe, Restaurant La Galette, Place Faidherbe, Musée Jean Mermoz, Hôtel Etoile du Sud. Covered: Langue de Barbarie coastline, Guet Ndar fishing community, coastal erosion, local food costs, political context in Saint-Louis, planning Djoudj trip. Chapters: 00:00 Langue de Barbarie 00:56 Guet Ndar 03:17 Ndar Toute 04:53 Restaurant La Galette 05:56 Pont Faidherbe 07:00 Place Faidherbe 08:04 Hôtel Etoile du Sud A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Senegal #SaintLouis #SenegalTravel #TravelAfrica #GuetNdar #LangueDeBarbarie #SenegalRiver #Thieboudienne #YassaPoulet #AfricaTravel #CoastalErosion #Djoudj #WestAfrica #TravelPodcast #SabarDrum #Teranga #Hivernage #Senegal2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

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