Yesterday, baking cookies and enjoying time with two precious girls from the village was amazing. We managed to not make as big a mess as I thought we would and there were no fires (some of you know my cooking reputation). They were great helpers and we made almost 100 sugar cookies. As I watchedContinue reading “This is What It’s All About”
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Home Sweet Home
From the moment I first set foot on this compound two years ago it felt like home and now it really does. I have finished unpacking my 20ft shipping container from the US. I do feel like a spoiled Tubaab (white person), but I know that all this shiny new stuff will become dirty andContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”
Changes
I cannot believe it, but I have officially been in The Gambia for 6 months! In many ways it feels like I just arrived yesterday; especially when I struggle through what should be a basic Wolof conversation or cannot do simple tasks without help. In other ways it feels like IContinue reading “Changes”
Waxtaan: Chanting in Wolof
The Wolof like to sit around, visit others and chat which is great for someone trying to learn the language. My chatting vocabulary is still very limited and a friend asked me the other day what exactly we talk about. Well, life here in rural West Africa revolves around family and the farm and/or gardenContinue reading “Waxtaan: Chanting in Wolof”
Sounds of the Gambia
Life here is full of different sounds, some relaxing and pleasant and others not. I am amazed at how quiet it can be at times and how noisy at other times. I have learned to identify the new sounds of sifting peanuts, pounding grain, horse or donkey carts and much more. Some nights the batsContinue reading “Sounds of the Gambia”
Gambian Road Trip: Getting Home
Some of you have heard me mention the challenging ferry situation here. The Gambia is a very interesting country, completely bisected by The Gambia River. I live on the North Bank side of the river and the city with groceries, etc is on the South Bank side of the river. Despite this river being almostContinue reading “Gambian Road Trip: Getting Home”
Spring Cleaning and Christmas Decorating
It is a holiday here and much of the country has traveled to Senegal for a celebration of the birthday of Mohammed. So, that means it is pretty quiet around our compound. When it is quiet you have to take advantage of it. For me, today started as a day to do my Christmas decoratingContinue reading “Spring Cleaning and Christmas Decorating”
Off the Grid
Several years ago a few friends and I started backpacking short sections of the Appalachian Trail. Honestly, despite the rain, blisters, bears and pain involved these were some of my favorite vacations. I love getting off the grid and being away from everything. Well, for the next month I am going off the grid again,Continue reading “Off the Grid”
The Village Experience
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”
Diaries of a Wimpy Tubaab Volume 1: Cooking
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”
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