Update.

I finally have my Senegalese visa! Caught the bus to Madrid to pick it up today. Very informal at the Senegalese consulate after all the palava. The Senegalese lady at the desk, dressed in a huge bright orange gown with an expressive and very loud laugh just glanced over my incorrect paper work as African music billowed out of the speakers. Its made me very excited about Africa. I'm staying in Ciudad Real for one more night but I will be on the road again on Sunday. Wheels are moving forward!