Tag Archives: religion
Running out of material (Part II)
As you can tell by the title, I was planning to give an in-depth description my house and my life at home, as I did for my family in Dakar. But life is too short, and French Harry Potter Book Six … Continue reading
Filed under host family, Program, travel
22 Catch 22′s
Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all. It turns out that Friday is just Tabaski Preparation Day, or something. So I have work off but the big holiday isn’t until tomorrow. Anyway: You’ve heard all these stories before in various forms. And … Continue reading
Filed under host family, internship, Random thoughts
Running out of material (Part I)
I actually do have some other things to write about, but I figure that it’s more worthwhile for the moment to let you know what day-to-day life is like here. (Part II, if I ever get around to it, will … Continue reading
Filed under host family, internship
I am here
In Wolof, the first question asked when meeting or running into someone is “Nanga def?” which essentially translates to “How are you doing?” The proper response is “Maangi fi,” or “I am here.” This seems particularly appropriate given that I … Continue reading
Filed under host family, internship
