The Weekend

Little need be said about Sat. I woke up to no internet and then no way to let anyone know. I did venture out for a little reconnaissance. I strolled along the dusty streets and tried to draw a map, only partially successfully. Landmarks are tires, various color tile, and anything else that might stand…

Unprepared American

Today is Friday – the end of the school week, and I have learned a great deal this week. I still can’t find my way around the neighborhood but will work on that this weekend. What I have learned – the Senegalese people are people I want to get to know the women are so…

Talibe Day

Today was such a good day, despite lousy sleep. I woke up grumpy and wondered how the day would go, but God gave me a blessing. Time to explain the ministry. Feluine and Malick Fall are a Senegalese couple my church got to know well when the World Vision partnership started here many years ago….

The Power of Hot Water & Smiling Faces

Wednesday – Feb 1 How delightful to start a day with some sleep behind and a hot shower to wash off two days of travel! Lovely. Breakfast here always includes coffee and lovely pastries so who needs anything more?! I would think, after all the travel I’ve done, I wouldn’t continue to be surprised by…

In Africa

I am here! In the city of Saint Louis, on the coast and in the northern most corner of Senegal. I almost feel like I know this country a little bit, due to having so many friends who have been here. However, most of the day has been an overload of first impressions. Our flights…

Finally – Back to Africa!

Early morning at PDX. Bags all checked, through security, and enjoying a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Great way to start a trip, ignoring the fact that it’s 5:30 am and I’ve been up since 3. No worries, though. How can I have an adventure without a little inconvenience! So where am I going? To Senegal!…