Banjul, Gambia
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29-Mar-2023

26-Mar-2023 / Banjul, Gambia
Due to the high price of the Visa for Gambia and very little to be seen in Banjul, we had decided NOT to leave the Zuiderdam at this port. On the day before the Zuiderdam was due to dock in Gambia they informed that ship that they wanted all persons onboard to pay the $115.00 Visa cost. As a result we were provided with a free Shuttle Bus ride to the Banjul Albert Market, home of an array of local arts, craafts, and unique items.
	The day was full of surprises: - In the morning we saw an Art & Craft Festival on the dock. - After eating Breakfast we went out and looked around the art and craft items being sold. - Next we located the line waiting for the Shuttle Bus. - When the Shuttle Bus arrived it could not hold all in the line, but we 1st on the next one. - As we left the port we found that the road was in poor shape and one place it was flooded. - Leaving the port behind we drove through virous levels of housing. - At one coner we passed turned right as we passed McCarty Square that contained a large sports field. - Next we took a jog to the left and it looked like we were driving around several buildings. - Dirt roads took us in front of the Banjul Albert Market. Here the Shuttle stopped. - The market was interesting. Lots of bright colored clothing, wood carvings large and small, and art work. - After about an hour we were ready to return to the Zuiderdan. - After a short wait we got on the next Shuttle heading back to the Zuiderdam.