Near the equator, the crescent moon hangs in the sky like a faceless smile or a delicate bowl. I sit on my porch and can see its light through nail holes in the roofing sheets, and watch as it dips beneath the roof line and comes into view, and listen to the sounds of the night.
I sit and think about a question that’s been on my mind.
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The next day is full of introductions and power point presentations. In addtion to us, attendees included volunteers and staff from Benin, Guinea, and Togo.
Continue reading Senegal, Part 2
Our flights to Senegal were long and tiring. And left three days earlier than they had to. They waited until the last minute to buy tickets, and that’s how we flew across Africa and back for a small paid vacation in Senegal.
Continue reading What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Gorée Island is just off the coast of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It’s most well known for Maison des esclaves (House of Slaves), where slaves were held before transport.
Continue reading Freedom at the House of Slaves