Category Archives: July 2017

Yes, I survived the month Hello everyone, I am back on the grid and easing into the busyness of the life I put aside for the last month.  I have completed a month of living with a Gambian family in another village and I am currently in the city getting some rest (and a niceContinue reading “The Village Experience”

I have always known The Gambians, especially the women were tough but after living in a village with them and experiencing more of their life I truly do not know how they do it.  I am definitely a wimpy tubaab as they reminded me on a regular basis while they were bringing me chairs toContinue reading “Diaries of a Wimpy Tubaab Volume 1: Cooking”

The Gambian women work hard, but they also love a good celebration.  Living in the village this wimpy tubaab had the opportunity to spend the entire day at several events and attempt to party like a Gambian.  The ladies all outlasted me and I did a lot of sitting while they danced and worked.  TheContinue reading “Diaries of a Wimpy Tubaab Volume 2: Parties”