He wanted to see the world. Living amongst the citizens of the most misunderstood continent would educate him more than any textbook... Avid traveler Terry Lister craved another leg of the journey. After retiring and making it his goal to see the planet in eight-week-long sojourns, he set his sights on visiting the one place that scares off most Westerners: West Africa. And with abundant research of the vast landscape under his belt, nothing would stop this global nomad from enjoying a sixty-day solo trip like no other. ...
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He wanted to see the world. Living amongst the citizens of the most misunderstood continent would educate him more than any textbook... Avid traveler Terry Lister craved another leg of the journey. After retiring and making it his goal to see the planet in eight-week-long sojourns, he set his sights on visiting the one place that scares off most Westerners: West Africa. And with abundant research of the vast landscape under his belt, nothing would stop this global nomad from enjoying a sixty-day solo trip like no other. From harrowing experiences with border police to escapades on crowded mini-buses, Lister embraced every challenge he encountered off the beaten path. And as his priceless interactions with locals painted a true picture of an often-misrepresented land, he took it upon himself to prove traveling through these five evocative countries is perfectly safe. In a refreshing take on international travel, Terry Lister provides vigorous encouragement to those who have dreamed of touring this extraordinary region to take the leap of faith. And with heartening stories involving the residents, the optimism and lifestyles of those living thousands of miles away will inspire you to plan your very own inspiring excursion. Immersed in West Africa is the eye-opening first book in the Travels with Terry travelogue series. If you like soul-searching adventures, breathtaking geographies, and intriguing backpacking anecdotes, then you'll love Terry Lister's motivational adventure. Buy Immersed in West Africa to get the bags packed today!
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Immersed in West Africa follows one man's journey across many roads less traveled, giving a glimpse into a part of the world that is unfamiliar to most. Terry Lister begins his 2-month journey in Senegal, where he loops the region, exploring Gambia, Guineas Bissau and Conakry, amongst others, before ending his journey back where he began.
The beauty of Lister's journey is that he writes in a way that made me feel like I was right there with him. Every page in this book was as if I were reading a postcard from a friend, accompanied by photos of Lister's journey. It made for a quick read that I finished in one sitting, and his very casual style of writing meant it was easy to consume.
Before coming across this book, I was entirely unfamiliar with Lister. However, he addresses the reader as if you have a long history. Often, he reminds us of things that you 'know' about him, such as that he has a "thing for volcanoes... and a thing for waterfalls" and his passion for "renewable energy sources". I am still not clear how we would already be aware of that information, but I found it charming, nonetheless.
Personal highlights include the tale of the time-consuming tea-making ceremony in Mauritania. Once again, Lister's casual way of accounting the story made it feel like he was recounting the memory over a beer or coffee.
With that being said, I am unsure if this is intended to be read by anyone. The title mentions immersion, and while I have no doubt that Lister achieved that on his travels, the brisk explanations made it hard for me as a reader to feel the same way. More a memoir than a guidebook, I can picture future generations of Lister's family sitting around and reading this compelling story.
Lister's unwavering positive attitude throughout was undeniably charming. Given the endless amount of challenges Lister faced, from customs inspectors to taxi drivers, it was hugely admirable. It's quite hard not to imagine Lister's smiling face as I read the words on the page.
