GOSS - Saint Louis, Senegal

World Heritage Sites Air Adventure: Out of Africa
Flight 21 – 11/17/2024

Currently in Senegal after a smooth flight south, and today I had the privilege of flying over the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This vast 16,000-hectare wetland in the Senegal River delta is a critical stopover for more than 1.5 million migratory birds, including pelicans, flamingos, herons, spoonbills, and cormorants. I was grateful that none of them decided to test their luck with my Stearman’s propeller!

I’m now at GOSS—Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye Airport, Saint-Louis, Senegal. The airport itself was recently renovated and renamed in honor of a prominent local figure, and Saint-Louis is known for its rich colonial history, vibrant music scene, and beautiful river island setting.

With the Stearman’s slow speed and short range, I’m facing a tough decision: do I try to rent another aircraft to make the long hop out to the Cabo Verde Islands to see the UNESCO site at Cidade Velha, or do I continue rolling down south toward more West African World Heritage Sites? Tonight, I’ll sleep on it and see what tomorrow brings.Read more