Hi all,
Went to Gambia 15 -22nd of November for work and some holiday - stayed at
Badala Park in Fajara (the hotel is fabulous and well worth a stay, all mod
cons and really helpful staff and also went up country. It has been two
years since I have been and the bumsters are back. You have to be willing to
get aggressive to get rid of them (there is no danger though). Prices have
gone up as well. It is still a fantastic country and the Police and Guards
are very helpful.
I found that you have to now avoid the green tourist taxis as they have got
too expensive, £6 sterling for a ten minute ride. Aim to get one of the
green and yellow bush taxis and aim to pay no more than 15 Dallasi (40
pence).
Hotels are now offering the same exchange rate as the black market for
exchanging Dallasi. Which is a bonus.
Serrekunda market was bustling and Banjul was fun - only once in Banjul did
I think I was going to get mugged but I think the two guys realised they
might get hurt.
The Mosquitos were in force and I got bit silly. Be very careful and make
sure you take precautions.
The country on the whole is friendly and welcoming and I look forward to
getting back soon. So if you are thinking of a trip now is the time.
A
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