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The River's Rise and the Quiet Farewell

Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop
S1 E2508:35
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On her final day in Podor, Fatou helps with the last of the flood-season chores, shares a meal of thieboudienne with friends at Resto du port, and watches the river climb toward its peak. A reflection on leaving, on what the hivernage renews, and on the generosity that defines this town. 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 25 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Quai de Podor, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Lao Demba, Île à Morfil, Maison Foy, Fort de Podor, Musée régional de Podor, Resto du port. Covered: Farewell to Podor, Flood crest observation, Home cooking and thieboudienne, Local generosity and teranga, River town reflections, Preparing for next leg of journey. Chapters: 00:00 Quai de Podor 01:03 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop 02:01 Lao Demba 04:37 Fort de Podor 05:38 Resto du port 07:02 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PodorSenegal #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #SenegalTravel #RiverLife #Thieboudienne #BaabaMaal #FortDePodor #QuaiDePodor #FloodSeason #SenegalFood #TravelSenegal #WestAfricaTravel #PodorDiaries #SlowTravel #FerloRegion #Teranga #SenegalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

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