Pinterest
Tag Archives: Pink Lake
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Dakar
These photos show the beautiful fruits and vegetables that are coaxed out of the ground around Dakar. I have no idea where they are grown in this hot, sandy desert environment. The government has to plant trees to keep the … Continue reading
Posted in Dakar, Travel, World Cruise
Tagged basket, clothing, Dakar, desert, environment, fruits, government, Lake Retba, melons, photos, Pink Lake, plastic, sands, Senegal, traditional, trees, turban, vegetables, woven
Comments Off
Vendors on the Beach
The beach near the Pink Lake was beautiful. Our unreliable vehicles stopped and reduced air pressure in the tires before driving across the dunes. The Atlantic Ocean was turquoise, the sky was blue, the sun was warm and the beach … Continue reading
Posted in Dakar, Photos, Travel, World Cruise
Tagged Atlantic Ocean, beach, Dakar, memorable, mini-market, native people, ocean, photos, Pink Lake, Pink Lake Lodge, Senegal, shopping, surf, vehicles dunes, vendors crafts
Comments Off
Begging Boys
We rode around the Pink Lake in very old, open vehicles. Tires went flat, trucks got stuck in the sand, and starters blew smoke through the gear shift opening. It was exciting. While sitting in one of these amazing vehicles … Continue reading
More Dancin’ near Dakar
Off to the side of the Fulani dancers, near the tourist observers, this young boy began to dance with grace and enthusiasm. You could see the sense of music and rhythm that came from deep inside himself. He was oblivious … Continue reading
Dancing Baby
We’ve seen a Fulani mom dancing with her baby, but this photo focuses the baby. So cute. The photo is taken in a Fulani village at the Pink Lake near Dakar, Senegal. See other photos of Dakar, Senegal, in the … Continue reading
Dancing in a Fulani Village
Dancing appeals to people all over the world and we had a wonderful time watching the people of a Fulani village near Dakar, Senegal, dance for us. The main attraction was dancing by three, orange-clad girls. They were a little … Continue reading
Back to Dakar and the Salt Works
This photo shows the packaged salt from Lake Retba or the Pink Lake. These guys don’t look like they are working too hard as they rest on the bags of salt ready for transport to market, but I think they … Continue reading
Lake Retba or The Pink Lake
This lake in Dakar, Senegal, is called the “Pink Lake,” but at our visit it was plain, old water-colored. The pink color comes from cyanobacteria in the water, but after heavy rains the color disappears. The lake has a salt … Continue reading
Posted in Dakar, Photos, Travel
Tagged Africa, boats, colors, cyanobacteria, Dakar, industry, lake, Lake Retba, photos, pink, Pink Lake, salt collecting, Senegal, shea butter, Shea nut tree
Comments Off