7/27/2008

Île de Gorée

Laurent and I visited "Île de Gorée," a small island just 3km away from the seaport of Dakar.




Gorée is one of 5 world heritages in Senegal. Gorée was once used as a port to export slaves, and a few buildings left from the days reminds us of the horrible history.

At the same time, Gorée today is a popular beach for Senegalese, and all the boats going to Gorée are full during the weekend. You can enjoy the beach, or stay relax at a beach side restaurant, or walk around the calm nice town with beautiful flowers.







We had a relaxing moment there, relieved of always energetic Dakar.
-Sachiko

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