N’ap Monte
“Bonjou!” Good morning! “Bonjou!” Good morning! “Koman ou ye?” How are you? “M’ byen! N’ap monte!” I’m well! We’re climging! “Wi! N’ap mounte!” Yes! We’re climbing! One thing I’ve learned in my time abroad is that…
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Les Volontaires
Je vais vous parler des autres volontaires ici. C’est vraiment une grande partie de mon expérience au Sénégal, ils m’ont enseigné beaucoup. La plupart est européenne mais il y a des américains aussi. Jusqu’à présent j’ai rencontré plus de 40…
Le Journal quotidien/The Daily Journal #12
Jour 74 – On a fait les changements finals pour Moustapha (ahamdouillah). Vittorio et moi sommes allés en ville pour acheter un mètre de tissu, une multiprise et un coupe-papier. L’après-midi on a fait les rapports hebdomadaires et a visité…
In brief – my first two weeks at Urban Light
It’s difficult to know where to begin, because the last few weeks have been such a whirlwind! On Tuesday, June 11th, I officially began my internship at Urban Light. My first day began with a short ride in the CCT van, and…
Team Tengeneza
They wanted to call themselves Team Simba, but I protested; it was so touristy. So they consented to “Team Tengeneza,” which means to create or make in Swahili. We were there to make a film, make a summit, make a…
Kirinyaga
I just spent 10 consecutive nights on Mt. Kenya, Kirinyaga, the heart and lifeblood of the country that’s inherited its name. Ascending Mt. Kenya has been described as similar to just walking north from the equator, except that every thousand…
What a Journey so Far!
WOW. WOW. WOW. How do I explain the experience I have had so far with words. I am in love with the culture and people here. I can’t believe it has already been almost two weeks since I arrived! I…
Heartbreaking Day
Today was probably the hardest day I have ever had with being a nurse. It all just felt so unreal. I was doing rounds with the nurses and getting report on the babies when we stopped at this one baby…
Le Business au Sénégal
Par rapport aux paies de l’Occident, rien ici n’est efficace. Aucune boutique n’accepte les cartes sauf qu’à Dakar, il faut toujours garder de l’argent liquide. Cela a des conséquences. Il est impossible d’avoir une taxe de vente alors il y…
Le journal quotidien/The Daily Journal #11
Jour 67 – Ce matin j’ai vu le plan de business pour Seynabou Dieye que le couple canadien a fait. Après, nous avons visité les boutiques et un tailleur pour vérifier les prix du plan de business. Nous avons travaillé…