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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. 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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