Day 6.

A simple and tasty breakfast at the Hotel Atlantic.


Outside across from our hotel. Although we had online approval for a visa on arrival, the plan was to find the Senegal embassy and get the actual visa to save on hassle when we arrived at the border crossing at Rosso.


Mauritanian ladies.


Dry cleaners. Our hotel was on Rue Ambassade du Senegal and our map said the embassy was close by also. After alot of searching we went back to the hotel and learned it had recently moved though.


We got a taxi to the new embassy, but learn't we needed a passport photocopy. We then went to hunt down a photocopier (and almost got eaten by this dog except for the very long leash!).


After getting all our paperwork together, we were in and out in 30 minutes with our brand new visa's all ready for the crossing over the Senegal River tomorrow.


Shop.


We then walked into the city to do some exploring. Two Mauritanian men wearing traditional Boubou.


The twin minarets of the Saudi constructed Grand Mosque in central Nouakchott. Mauritania is nearly 100% Muslim, most of whom are Sunnis.


Grabbing some lunch in central Nouakchott. Very cheap at <$6 total for the drinks and meals.


Next stop was the central markets. Mauritanian men at a Boubou shop.


Jordan was keen to try one on. After they gave him an inflated price however it was not to be.


Dried tobacco leaves.


At the Musée National where we got an introduction to Moorish civilisation.


After a quick break at the hotel, we met up again and got a taxi to the star attraction of Nouakchott, the Port de Pêche (Fishing port).


We got there at ~4pm and right on peak time when the boats were unloading the day's catch.


Was great to walk about and take in the sights, smells and smiles.


Some of the very colourful boats.




Unloading in progress.


Boy & fish.


Family.








Run aground.














Was an exciting end to the day and definitely the highlight of Nouakchott!


For dinner we went to one of the restaurants a short walk from the hotel. While Jordan had the steak, after the excitement of the Port de Pêche I decided I had to have the fish and chips.