Whatever country you are in, I think most people would agree, that the local markets are great places to explore and photograph. When I arrived at Banjul’s Royal Albert Market our taxi driver found a local guide to take us round. There’s huge variety of goods for sale here from smoked catfish to second-hand bras! Many people, especially in the local markets, do not like having their photographs taken. So I asked my guide to find people who didn’t mind having their photograph taken and to explain that I couldn’t pay any money for this.
When Tom Warburton visited Brikama market he had a better trick up his sleeve that ensured he got lots of great portraits of people. Check out his post on A visit to Brikama market to find out more.
Although I have worked for The Gambia Experience, the sponsor of this trip, since 2005, I will always give you a completely honest opinion throughout my #BlogGambia posts, just as I would any other sponsored trip or review. My only bias, which I hope you will forgive me for, stems from my having fallen in love with The Gambia many years ago.
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I very much agree with you, markets are a great place to take photos. Almost always, they are bursting with life. It is a reflection of local color, tradition, and culture.
Great photos you have here of a market in Gambia. You took me vicariously to a place that’s miles and miles away from where I live. This is why I love bloghopping. I am always amazed with the photos that I see and I get to learn some things about many other places.
The wonjo juice intrigues me. We have many hibiscus flowers in my side of the world and I didn’t know they can be dried up and made into a juice.
Sorry I some how missed your comment and have only just seen it! Thank you so much. It’s lovely to hear that you enjoyed my post. The wonjo juice is delicious by the way although when i tried to make it, myself it was awful!!
Amazing photos, brings back a whole lot of memories from my visit to Gambia last year. Its such a place, I hope I’ll be back one day!
Thanks and Lovely to hear that it brought back good memories. Hope you make it back again sooner rather than later!
Fab shots and am now intrigued by wonjo juice! The embroidery is beautiful.
Thanks Suzanne. Wonjo juice is delicious and very good for you. I tried making it myself once though and it didn’t go quite to plan!