October 24 2025 - Navigating Serrekunda: Visas, Dirt Roads, and Family Reunions

Location: Serrekunda, The Gambia

Episode Notes: October 24th was all about logistics, adventure, and connecting with family. One of the reasons to be in Serrekunda was to get a visa for Guinea-Bissau. Fortunately, we had already secured the visa in Dakar, and the consulate was just a half-hour walk from our hotel. The walk included a few challenges, like crossing a six-lane highway and navigating around a broken bridge, but it offered a beautiful path and plenty to see along the way.

The visa process itself was straightforward but delayed due to a quirky issue with the electronic payment machine—it took over an hour for it to charge enough to accept payment. Once that was sorted, we met the consulate staff, who were very helpful, and that part of the trip was done.

After returning, we indulged i ...