The Gambia has two seasons, Dry Season and Rainy Season (more affectionately called Green Season). The rains have started, my plants are happy, the farmers are hustling to plant their millet and peanuts, the grass is growing, the roads are flooding, the roofs are leaking, the insects are hatching, the humidity is skyrocketing, the moldContinue reading “Rainy Season”
Category Archives: June 2026
Corner shops
The corner shop, or boutique is a staple of any Gambian neighborhood. I am still trying to find the best shop in my new neighborhood. Recently, as I waited for my car to be washed I was able to watch the comings and goings of a shop. It was breakfast time, so dozens came toContinue reading “Corner shops”
Charging Up
After over 2 weeks of very infrequent power, (some days only 2hrs out of 24hrs) my team said it was time to implement a backup power system. With their help, the great manager at Staples (yes, it is real Staples although Staples Africa), and his electrician I was able to get the system purchased, installed,Continue reading “Charging Up”
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