Leaving Santana for the Rainy Season in The Gambia
flohjoePublished on: 15/07/2026
Preparing Santana for the rainy season in The Gambia: paperwork, boat preparations, trusted local help, and a brief stopover in Conakry, Guinea.
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Departure Planning
flohjoePublished on: 06/07/2026
A quiet reflection from the African mangroves about departure planning, paperwork, leaving Santana behind for the rainy season, and the nervous logistics of flying to Europe with Janjo.
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Quiet Days Before the Rain
flohjoePublished on: 24/06/2026
A quiet update from the mangroves in The Gambia: Nike heads north, Floh recovers from a long cold, rainy season begins, and Santana waits at Sama Lodge.
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DIY Plywood Dinghy Build: Finished and Sea-Tested
flohjoePublished on: 09/06/2026
We finished our DIY plywood dinghy—partly on a beach. Now it’s our daily ride, repairable anywhere, and surprisingly tough.
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A Day Off in Westafrica
flohjoePublished on: 27/04/2026
Anchored near Toubakouta in Senegal’s Saloum Delta, we take a day off for a small safari—wildlife, mixed feelings about captive lions, and thoughts I’m still sorting out.
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El Hierro, the End-of-the-Map Island
flohjoePublished on: 23/04/2026
After weeks of island-hopping, we reach El Hierro—lush cloud forests, volcanic coasts, relentless wind, and the sobering reality of migrant arrivals in La Restinga.
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