Gambia Day Seven - in which Christina doesn't feed the monkey!...

Today we set out early again and visited the Batik Factory, which I didn't expect to be outside! There were some lovely sarongs and materials - I didn't buy anything but I did have a go at making one! Next we called at the Technology College, which had computers, but due to volatile electricity supplies they could not always be utilised. They also had typewriters (donated by our school years ago) and sewing machines for the 'less promising' students. Then we went to see Mr Walmsley's old friend Kabba and his family (consisting of two wives and many children, including a gorgeous baby girl called Kora!) We gave them loads of stuff and handed out balloons to his kids. Looking around his compound made me realise the living conditions of people in the Gambia - I bet holes in the roof didn't come in handy in the rainy season!
We stopped for dinner at Lamin Lodge, which was the last post before slaves were sent off to Britain and America in the 19th century. We went for a boat trip first and could see the Banjul Arch 22 in the distance. They did us a nice buffet and everytime I nipped to the loo I got a 'Hey Rasta Lady!' from the singer on the jetty! Also we had to mind out for cheeky monkeys known for nicking food from your plates!
Then we came back to the hotel again for evening meal and a booze-up before we left, and despite having a minor disagreement(!) with a bartender over sangria and offering to speak French for a minute for 5 dalasi, it was a good night!