A country in northwestern Africa bordering the Atlantic Ocean, in the Sahel zone. Mauritania is mostly covered by the sands of Sahara (in more than 80%). It is the fourth most sensitive country in the world in terms of climate changes. The recurring cycles of long-term drought (resulting in degradation of natural resources) and the aggravating water deficit additionally contribute to lack of food safety, from which the country suffers. Although it is populated by only 4.4 million people, it is a classic example of the problem of hunger caused by poverty and insufficient production of food.
25.02.2024
Dust, sand, rocks, and potholes. I do not envy our car. In the coming days, we have thousands of kilometers to cover. Once there is some asphalt, and then there isn’t any. The shock absorbers are doing their best to keep us more on the ground than in the air. Our car endures potholes and bigger bumps in silence. We’re worried that it’s only a matter of time, so we say loudly that if it gets us there, it will be treated to a check-up, washing, and a whole car spa.
Mauritania greets us with harsh sun that wounds any uncovered piece of skin and with sand that hits your face without asking for permission.
We set off before dawn and will probably arrive before dusk. Keep your fingers crossed for the car and our trio because each of us already deserves some rest. More tomorrow. Today, some postcards from the road.
28.03.2024
Today in Senegal, entire families are preparing Ngalakh. They are preparing it but won’t eat it yet. Only after the Passion Play, after the burial of Jesus, Christians gather and in the spirit of mourning share Ngalakh with Muslims. It symbolizes the harmony that transcends differences between their religions. Ngalakh is a type of dessert […]
19.03.2024
“It is a good sign if the child is crying. It signals that their strength is returning, that they have the energy to show they are suffering. Hunger kills in silence.” “Why do people here starve?” “Hunger has always been present in the Sahara. The desert is not welcoming. It has nothing to offer. It […]
11.03.2024
The Sahara is both beautiful and harsh. It commands respect. Tourists, who visit briefly, see its beauty but don’t grasp how harsh it is. For those who know no other climate, life here is easier. They understand that one does not argue with the desert. Any form of disobedience carries severe consequences. Slavery doesn’t need […]
