Ahhh - Dakar. Has the synergy resulting from the French flair for organisation and the African sense of urgency!. .. .Food in the restaurants is fine - but take bottled water and be VERY meticulous with jabs, medical requirements. And AVOID the approaches of the 'ladies of the night' who may well prowl the corridors of your hotel.....however, you'll find the locals friendly and happy enough if you treat them with civility.. . . . <small>[ 13 March 2002, 20:13: Message edited by: BEagle ]</small>