Saly is a paradisiacal coastal town approximately 75 kilometres from the traffic-clogged centre of Senegal's capital Dakar. The colorful boats lined up along the beach and hotel patio gardens cum pools beguile you into thinking you're a long way from the bush. Some regard Saly as not Senegal but for me it was a warm transition to West African life. Lining up the boats at Saly is a daily habit among local fishermen before sundown. The myriad of colours painted on the hulls are tasteful among the surrounding flora draped over garden walls. Overflowing bougainvillaea from beach bungalow entrances and seafront clothes stalls add plenty of vivid tones to the shore. #views #photography #swimming #beach #boats