Terry writes with carefree demeanor of his encounters, fully free of prejudices and reserves, which is of course the ideal state of mind for a traveler. His adventures come from an innate wanderlust rather than a particular reason for travelling, and so he comments on several aspects of life and culture. Terry Lister’s Immersed in West Africa is a personal travelogue that details Terry’s travels through Senegal, Mauritania, and Gambia, traversing natural parks, heritage sites, cities, ports, and villages through various forms of transport. So let’s step into this adventure together! While your experience will be your own, it is one guaranteed to inspire and motivate you to be the best version of yourself. If you are someone who’s been a bit afraid to travel into Africa beyond the big tours, this book will inspire you to step out with courage and faith. Travel is the best educator and Lister shows us that while Africa is still the brunt of many jokes and misconceptions, it is more than worth the visit. The ups and downs of travel, the people, the transport, the weather, the food, the haggling.he welcomed it all.įrom harrowing experiences with border police, to day-long travel on crowded mini-buses, Lister’s accounts of daily life shed light on the real side of Africa, and are sure to both entertain and educate you. What he experienced touched both his spirit and his soul. For roughly 60 days, Terry Lister traveled across Senegal, Mauritania, the Gambia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau.

This is the powerful on-the-ground diary of one man’s solo journey through West Africa. Immersed in West Africa is NOT one of those cookie-cutter guide books.

Fun, reflective, and educational, this narration accounts journeying through West Africa with an attitude that is insouciant yet studious.

Peace, Joy and Love by Terry Lister