Indulge in dark.: 8 months

I have been in Senegal for 8 months. Time passes incredibly quickly. For me, when I feel I need a recap of what I have been doing with my life for the past few months I look through my photos. Not only do I enjoy seeing the beautiful colors and faces of life around me, but each moment we snap in the pictures holds feelings that transfer through your body each time you look at them. Here is a glance at a piece of my life in Senegal.

Family

Cousin Fily

Cousin Bebe - amazing cook.

Brother Papi and Sister Souho

Cousin Ousmane, Brother Cheikh, Me, and Friend/Cousin Serigne Thiam

Suma Yaye - Host mom Ndeye Coumba

Sister Ndeye and Niece Mousu Diarra

Senegalese News Reporter and cousin Mamadou Awa

Senior Year English Class Field Trip

One of the most difficult classes I have in terms of behavior and discipline - but there is a lot of diversity and attitude among them which can be refreshing outside of class.

Trip to Touba for the Magal Touba Holiday

One of the biggest mosques is Senegal. It was PACKED during the holiday.

Me, Mamadou, and Mamy just before we visit the mosque.

Moussa and I after the mosque experience.

A bunch of little boys who wanted to take pictures with us gathered around a friend of ours outside of the house we stayed at in Touba.

While driving in the roads full of hundreds of people we randomly spotted a house maid of Tanty Fataye that dreamed of leaving to join the army so she left Dakar one day to try to follow her passion. It had been months since they had heard from her and they had always wondered what happened to her so when they saw her the car exploded with joy. We all jumped out quickly to snap hugs and photos - it was very emotional and a beautiful moment. Everyone was smiles.

Cousin Ma Bintu Visiting From France

Cousin Ma Bintoou

She's a hoot!

We went to the beach for late night calamari and clam sandwiches!

Trip to Toubab Diallo

Lovely weather - not too hot, but warm and sunny with a breeze and lovely sunsets.

Lots of card games...

... and rock climbing...

... and eating!

Happy Easter!

Cousin/brother Mamadouuuuuuuuu! (sama vrai xarite!/my true friend)..... and neighbor Alassane popping in for a hello.

Brother Cheikh - great humor. Fun and philosophical all in one!

Usual praying on the terrace.

Pretty cousin Yaye, cousin Mamadou and cousin Ousmae - we were all visiting before dinner watching Senegalese traditional wrestling on the TV.

Brothers eating Ngalla (delicious peanut-buttery dessert) thanks to the Christians who are known for the best Ngalla in Senegal and who happened to give a few generous buckets.