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We were invited by the Oceanium conservation organization to dive on some wrecks just close to their location on Dakar’s peninsula. The Oceanium is situated on the calm side of Dakar, it is sheltered from the swell and the water is generally cleaner. We arrived, this time on time and kitted up. Back into my [...]

Before I get into the dive it must be noted that Linda gets the shot of shame for making us be at the dive shop one and a half hours before the time we were supposed to meet. Been early is always a good thing, but when it is freezing cold and the icy wind [...]

Linda and I have decided to rent a small flat here in Dakar. The flat is nice and spacious, but had some problems, which thankfully have been sorted out. The upstairs toilet decided to leak and create a swimming pool like feature, which leaked through the floor and dripped on my head as I opened [...]

Linda and I have finally had some time to relax this past weekend. Due to some religious pilgrim event the city was clear of cars and traffic, which was excellent, but our boat driver who was going to take us diving was absent as well. It was time to kick off our shoes, sit back and relax before the madness [...]

Today was a tiring one for us. Everything seemed to be a rush, but we accomplished what we needed to do. We had an appointment with WWF regarding their sustainable fisheries program, which went very well. WWF is interested in working with us and allowing us to film field projects and gather important interviews.  Dakar [...]

 
Firstly due to no Internet services from Accra to Dakar, we were unable to send out our monthly sponsors report.  I will compile a brief report and send it through tomorrow. Also while we are in Dakar we have the ability to update the sight regularly, so we are going to do just that.
 
We though [...]

I decided to write this blog because if I let Linda do it, your ears would bleed after she finished screaming about our Dogon experience, for which I don’t balme her. In Bankass guides swamped us. To visit the Dogon one generally acquires a guide to take you though the villages, tell you the history [...]

From Accra the first 60km of road was ridiculous from construction to vendors selling you everything you don’t need. It was rather exhausting to say the least. After a late start we were hoping to drive 600km and spend the night in a national park, which was super cheap. Well after 389km taking 8 hours [...]

Our filming chapter came to an end in Benin on the 11th hour. We met fantastic people both local and expat and made heaps of new friends. With respect to marine resources, Benin is in trouble with dwindling resources, yet there is an element of hope, and there are people working hard to get things [...]