I'm Back!

Salams everyone!

I'm finally back home! I feel like it's been centuries since I last blogged -- it might be the case :)

This trip has been such a blessing. I took a much needed break from daily life, got out of my cave, and changed environments.

My family & I stayed in capital city Nouakchott, but we also travelled south, as far as northern Senegal, to visit my grandparents.

Last time I went to West Africa, I was 10. It has changed a bit, but for the most part, it has remained the same. I've found all that I loved so much back then. I also found new things to be excited about. Senegal was a first for me, I loved it, and I can't wait to go back and explore the country some more.

I've been able to enjoy food, clothes, music and life à l'africaine. But what really made it all worth it was the people. Whether I knew them a long time before, or we had just met, these are relations that will last a long time iA and create beautiful memories :')

I came back with a bunch of things, and I have some I want to share with you!

First, go to my playlist aka the soundtrack of the trip to get in the mood!


Morrocan-inspired ceiling embellishments / Nouakchott, Mauritania


Restaurant in the Tevragh-Zeina district - Nouakchott, Mauritania
Says "mechoui", the best thing in the world :)


@ Frisco restaurant - Nouakchott, Mauritania

@ Frisco restaurant - Nouakchott, Mauritania

The city - Nouakchott, Mauritania
 
The Saudi Mosque - Nouakchott, Mauritania

@ Huzur restaurant - Nouakchott, Mauritania








Turkish sparkly water :) / @ Huzur restaurant - Nouakchott, Mauritania

@ Huzur restaurant - Nouakchott, Mauritania

Broken glass on walls used as theft deterrent / @ Grandpa's - Kaedi, Mauritania
 
@ Grandpa's - Kaedi, Mauritania

Waterjugs / @ Grandpa's - Kaedi, Mauritania

Another house in Kaedi, Mauritania

Making attaya / @ Grandpa's - Kaedi, Mauritania

View from the house / @ Grandpa's - Kaedi, Mauritania

School of Kaedi

Streets of Kaedi
Streets of Kaedi

Playing / @ Grandpa's - Kaedi, Mauritania

Mid-day snack / @ Grandma's - Galoya, Senegal

@ Grandma's - Galoya, Senegal

@ Grandma's - Galoya, Senegal

@ Grandma's - Galoya, Senegal

Big Mama rice bag / @ Grandma's - Galoya, Senegal

Hakko leaves / @ Grandma's - Galoya, Senegal

Oscar des Vacances - Galoya, Senegal

Oscar des Vacances - Galoya, Senegal

"Honor, Fraternity, Justice" - Nouakchott, Mauritania
Five Thousand Ouguiyas - Nouakchott, Mauritania

An authentic French pancake house in the heart of West Africa / Ty Breizh - Nouakchott, Mauritania

Marché Capitale - Nouakchott, Mauritania

Milhafas for sale / Marché Capitale - Nouakchott, Mauritania

Enjoying the view before heading home / Nouakchott, Mauritania

Always. / Nouakchott, Mauritania

Cheers :)

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