On our last trip to the Gambia we were a group which held three generations of the family and therefore there were times when the trip of the day did not suit all of us. Fishing in a small local fishing boat was one that did not suit me, or Granny, but we would not want to miss the occasion altogether; Overlooking the fish market in Bakau is the Bakau Guest House. From the restaurant balcony you can watch the fishing boats going out with 2 generations of the family on board, while you and the top end of the age range have eggs on toast, a pot of tea, and a birds eye view of the fish market. The photos show the left, right and centre view from the balcony over the rooves of the market, the fishing trip, view to the guesthouse and the balcony itself .
After a second pot of tea we were invited to view the rooms available. (Foolishly I did not take a photograph) They were very big,shaded, clean and airie, with a big fan. The rooms with balconies overlooking the beach and the open public areas (bar reception and restaurant) had the added benefit of the sea breeze. I would book it tommorrow if we were a one generation trip. My generation does not insist on air conditioning or a swimming pool and the guest house would have been considered absolute luxury in my backpacking days. The menu was excellent, the quirky architecture a joy. One aspect of the Guesthouse was extremely interesting to all ages-the art work which I did feel energetic enough to snap.
