I (Joyce) recently returned from taking Justine (13), Alexis (16) & our friend, David (16) to Senegal.

Senegal is a third world country - so this was less of a vacation & more of a "field trip of a lifetime" that afforded us an up close and personal understanding of what real life is like in Senegal ... a culture & climate as far away as it is far different from what we're used to in America.

We stayed w/ my brother (Uncle Jimmy), who teaches elementary students in Dakar, & his wife, Aunt Ramona. We visited The Door of No Return (former slave house) on Goree Island, capital city of Dakar, the school where my brother teaches, outdoor marketplaces, the beach, a wild game park... and Justine finally met her pen-pal!

In the days leading up to our departure I posted here what I knew & was learning about where we were headed. Once we arrived in Senegal, I had the kids post some things as well. Justine was our main photographer.

We're back now & still trying to record our experience as it was hard to keep up while we were there.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Fine Art


We stopped in to see some of this artist's work while visiting in the city of Theis and he was kind enough to show us a demonstration of his technique.  His work beautifully captures scenes of African life. Alexis used b-day money to purchase one of his paintings on paper. Here he is showing how he paints on glass.
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  1. Jubilee JoyApril 25, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Hi guys!!
    We have been enjoying following your blog...reminds me so much of when I went on missions trip to Mexico City as a teenager...the extreme poverty and the crowded markets and the trash and all the sweet children rushing up to touch you and be loved...it'll be a life changer for all of you....Have a safe trip home and we look forward to hearing all your stories!!
    Love, Kathie Lillie

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