So I go away for a while, and I find the Wuthering Expectations comments stuffed with useful information about German literature in translation, the chronology of Jane Eyre, and who knows what else. "What's been going on here?" I thought. Lots of good stuff to sort through, thanks.
Senegal is an amazing place. You should all go. Especially if you earn a living in a currency that other than dollars, in which case, go now. No, not now, since the weather is getting worse. In the fall, or next spring.
As a vacation, our trip had some odd features. Activities included, for example:
Powerpoint presentations by college students.
More than one meeting with Senegalese rappers.
Helping haul in a fishing net (for which I earned a fish).
Catholic Mass in French and Wolof, with kora accompaniment.
There was also more tourist-like tourism. And great food, great art, and, mostly, great people. Especially the latter.
I think I'll use the American holiday to gather my thoughts on this strange, rich trip.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Back from Senegal
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Welcome back! Glad to see you popping up on my bloglines feed again, and to hear that you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you had a good trip - its good to have you back!
ReplyDeleteSenegalese rappers? Um, I think we need some more info here! Do tell!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Glad to hear you had a good trip. I've heard Senegal is a nice place. My sister's best friend spent two years there in the Peace Corp and loved it.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more about your trip! Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot. Trips to developing countries are a challenge. Exhausting in some ways, invigorating in others.
ReplyDeleteAs for the rappers, more to come, definitely.