Akenaton wrote -
"Oh well, I suppose that's you safe from the Stasi for another week Vic? :0)"

Yes, The East German Ministry for State Security has not been a threat to me for some years now! But off-topic just for a moment and knowing of your strong interest in things West African, you will be delighted to know that on our recent visit, we found The Gambia a different country from the our previous annual visits. The hated dictator Jammeh is gone and the feeling of hope and a new beginning is palpable everywhere.