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
Senegal Snapshots
Not sure why - but I posted a few misc pics & they ended up about 5 posts back & I can't seem to relocate them. But you can view them here at Senegal Snapshots - Joyce
We have been in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa but have not seen the poverty displayed in Senegal. You are fortunate to learn how (much) of the world lives and to appreciate your own situation. We think this was a truly wonderful and informative trip. Bless you all and welcome home. Ruth & Harry Knutson
We have been in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa but have not seen the poverty displayed in Senegal. You are fortunate to learn how (much) of the world lives and to appreciate your own situation. We think this was a truly wonderful and informative trip. Bless you all and welcome home.
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