I opened the Waaw door to the street this morning at 6am to find three talibes sleeping on our doorstep - probably ages 9 - 12. They got up to let me pass but 45 minutes later when I returned they were still there sound asleep. I had restless sleep last night dreaming of the chaos on the streets - the talibes begging for food, the vendors tugging at you to buy. The three young boys sleeping on the hard concrete of our doorway just adds to the emotional conflict I am experiencing here.
The dust is so thick in the air that even though the sky is clear there is no sign of the sun and no shadows yet. Just a murky haze. My intention is to photograph some of the wonderful buildings, so,short of ideal light, I will take photos anyway.
The old part of St. Louis, an island in the middle of the Senegal River, is a UNESCO world heritage site. Some renovation is taking place but most buildings are decaying. Nevertheless, the beauty of their details still comes through.
I opened the Waaw door to the street this morning at 6am to find three talibes sleeping on our doorstep - probably ages 9 - 12. They got up to let me pass but 45 minutes later when I returned they were still there sound asleep. I had restless sleep last night dreaming of the chaos on the streets - the talibes begging for food, the vendors tugging at you to buy. The three young boys sleeping on the hard concrete of our doorway just adds to the emotional conflict I am experiencing here. 
The old part of St. Louis, an island in the middle of the Senegal River, is a UNESCO world heritage site. Some renovation is taking place but most buildings are decaying. Nevertheless, the beauty of their details still comes through.
Wonderful photos, Carolyn. They look like paintings already! Can't wait to see what you distill from it all.
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