When exploring the village, I came across the entry to the meeting place of the local king. He resides in Oussouye and makes himself available for the local people from 06:00 to 18:00 each day.

The walk back to Abene was along the unspoilt and clean beach. It was clear to see how precious this coast line is to preserve and how challenging that will be for the local people going forwards.

I stayed at the wonderful home of Regula Trutmann, a Swiss / Senegal artist; painter, sculpture and puppeteer. Her home is a labour of love - personally designed and made in the local materials.

Last night I returned to Tambacounda and stayed in the La Basseria hotel again. There is something quite reassuring about returning to a town and hotel that you already know.

I have spent a fantastic two days in this national park. I'd recommend making the trek out to it.

At 7:30 this morning, I saw a group of young boys from the neighbourhood, place plastic containers in a row in order of arrival at the gate, in readiness for breakfast provided by the hotel.

I did a day trip from Diourbel to Touba, the second largest city in Senegal and the home to the largest mosque in West Africa. I was curious to learn more about this holy city.

Today has been another highlight on my trip. Last night I met a Swiss traveller who arranged a tour of the delta and the islands. We spent the day on a boat sailing from the village of Djifer to the islands in the delta.

I headed towards Palmerin further south along the coast. On route I visited Joal Fadiout and the island of Fadiout made of shells.

This really is a fantastic place to rest and re-energise. I have slept for 12 hours.

I travelled south from Dakar this morning, taking a shared bush taxi from the principle bus station at Gare de Routier - Bomarasha. There was one space left in a taxi for 2500CFA so I was able to get going straight away.

Today's visit to the History Museum in Dakar added more background to the history of the peoples of Africa, their cultures, crafts and migrations. I'm gradually starting to piece together the importance of the trading routes, the migration of peoples and the rich wealth of cultures.

I've spent the day on the I'lle of Goree reached by ferry boat from the port in Dakar. With a long history of being settled by people throughout the centuries, there are also records to show that the island played a part in the Atlantic Slave trade.

I found myself staying in a very safe, calm and peaceful neighbourhood right by the beach. A nice respite from what will be busy city life in Dakar.

There is so much to discover in Saint Louis by just wandering around this port town perched on the sand islands in the middle of the Senegal River.

I took a taxi from the Senegal border into St Louis for 2000CFA which took me directly to the hotel Ndar Ndar, a beautiful stylish hotel in the centre of the colonial part of the city.

I had a quick walk around this section of St Louis, an old colonial crumbling network of criss-crossing streets. Immediately, you sense the calm, relaxed and laidback vibe - it reminded me of the Caribbean.