Category Archives: Beaches

The Original Dakar Rally

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Kelsie Lou

One of the world’s most dangerous off-road endurance events is called the Dakar Rally.  Thierry Sabine was a French motorcycle racer who established the Paris-Dakar rally almost 40 years ago.  Lac Rose in Senegal was the final leg leading toward … Continue reading →

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Peace & Harmony in Joal-Fadiouth

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Kelsie Lou

Joal-Fadiouth is in the Thiès region of Senegal.  The village and commune names are combined because the narrow peninsula of Joal is linked to the small island of Fadiouth.  Fadiouth, also called Shell Island, is a name given from the … Continue reading →

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Meet Me in the Mangroves

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Kelsie Lou

I’ve been back and forth from KY to FL all summer in between teaching and professional development training.  I was helping my Mom recover from knee replacement surgery, and reminding my Dad of how wonderful a daughter I am.   This … Continue reading →

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Grand Turk Island

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Kelsie Lou

If you blink, you will miss it. The island of Grand Turk is only 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. The only way to visit Turks and Caicos via cruise ship is through the Grand Turk cruise port. For … Continue reading →

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