Mauritania

Against the FCO warning, we travelled through Mauritania. Because it is a dangerous place to be (us Americans barely got our visas), we had to travel quickly. We had one night in Nouahdibou, three nights in Nouakchott, and one night bush camping near the Senegalese border.




Camels after crossing the border


My favorite place was the capitol, Nouakchott. We camped very close to the center and the main market. I was surprised at how, if I wanted, I could get anything there. There were so many things. Need a traditional dress or a Hannah Montana backpack? Go to Nouakchott!

There was also the veggie and fruit section and the meat market. The night I was on cook group, we bought some beef (to make beef stew) from the market. Next to said meat flew hundreds of swarms of flies, a few goat heads, and various animals innards. It was sketchy looking meat at best. I was concerned but nobody got sick because of it.




A small part of the market


After being in Morocco, which was a combination of more western and middle eastern culture, I can definitely sense we are in sub-Saharan Africa here.

On a separate and slightly strange note, I ate at a super burger place called Ali Baba's. It was literally the best burger I have ever eaten. I certainly never thought that I would find that in Mauritania.

I sat up on the beach for the first time too!




- Sent from Africa using my iPad