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    Bakie Island

    Posted by heyheybooboo 31 May 2012

    The village on Bakie Island has recently refurbished a guest house that was built decades ago by a Frenchman. There are now four very comfortable rooms, with en-suite facilities. They will prepare meals for you at a very reasonable rate. I can't remember what the price per night was, but I paid $100 for three full days and nights, room and board all inclusive, other than drinks. The particularly nice thing about it is that the proceeds from the guest house are shared by the whole village, because the income is shared, you get a very warm welcome from everybody you meet.
    There's no phone reception on Bakie Island, but the fellow there who coordinates things (Isagah Jalloh) takes a boat out every day to a spot where there is reception to check his messages. The best plan is to text him, and then he will call you back when he gets the message. His number is 076 440 230. He knows a boat captain in Tombo who is reliable, so can arrange a safe (but likely a bit expensive) trip out to the islands. You can also take the weekly boat from Shenge or Plaintain Island, agan, contact Isagah for the details of the schedule.

    Google map: bit.ly/LJgHpp

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