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If you keep your face to the sunshine, you cannot see the shadows


Real Name: Grete Howard
Lives In: Bristol, UK
Member Since: Jun 29, 2004
VT Rank: 24

 

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The smiling coast

by grets - last update: Jan 26, 2005

The Gambia is a long and thin country on the west coast of Africa, nestled along the length of the river of the same name, with Senegal to the north, south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

With a British history, The Gambia has a long tradition of welcoming visitors, especially those in search of some winter sunshine.

The Gambia, however, has a gread deal more to offer than just stunning beaches, something which I am hoping I'll be able to show you in these pages.

If you would like to know lots of interesting facts and figures about this friendly country, check out this link.

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Pros:"Beautiful beaches, great bird watching, interesting villages"
Cons:"Persistent hustlers"
grets' The Gambia Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 11 - Photos: 11
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
TransportationLocal Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for grets about The Gambia
Nemorino Thu Feb 26, 2009 15:48 UTC
 Good idea to leave a bag of stationery or a financial contribution when visiting a village school. I was amused to read about the baobab tree not getting taller as it ages, but getting shorter while the girth increases, just like humans.
DAO Mon Dec 11, 2006 19:52 UTC
 Thanks for the ratings, I hope to have a map as blue as your someday! All the best.
JustinJansen Sun Mar 13, 2005 21:12 UTC
 Hey Grets, nice those and here it commes Long-tailed Glossy Starlings on the picture!! Very nice pages! Still working on mine The Gambia page! Cheers, Justin
freya_heaven Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:10 UTC
 Toyed with Gambia for years, found your page very interesting Grete, you got some great people photos. I would love to see wild hippos. (~_~)
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