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Darwin Lopez
2017-03-01
For my beloved Benye ❤️️ You was there in the bad times You were there in the good times At first you were mysterious By your looks you had me curious But than you got dry But later you surprised me with warmth It was so special almost made me cry. Thus We got to...
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Words through Pictures!
Darwin Lopez
2017-03-01
–Sunset while on a truck – Man creating fabric cloth only using his feet to power this contraption – this tree shows how abstract my mind is. – The SeneGals taking a stroll downtown. –It’s witnessed a lot In its time -it feels a...
Read MoreSabunde Tubaco
Nicholas Montano
2017-02-28
[vc_video link=’https://youtu.be/LsSDmwh-kMU’] My friend’s mom sent me a care package this month with bulk size items. Now I’m not one to complain when I receive a package with 80 packets of fruit snacks and a value size box of Frosted Flakes, but I couldn’t wrap my head around the 20 bars of soap she sent...
Read MoreThe Random Good Stuff
Anne Cohen
2017-02-27
I’ve been keeping a list in my journal of some of the random good stuff that I have experienced here in Senegal. Each of these moments gave me an indescribable feeling, when I need it most. The list altogether serves as a reminder of my intentions this year and why I am here. 1 A...
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A day in the life of Mame Diara Samb
Fernanda Savaris Nunes
2017-02-27
Saalam Aleikum! It’s me again, but this time not as Fernanda. In this blog post I will be Mame Diara (aka The Only Tubab in Town), who is also the person I have been being for these past 6 months in Senegal. Yes, I have a different name here (apparently tubab names are too complicated...
Read MoreHow it gets easier
Isabel Najjar
2017-02-27
Not that I should’ve expected anything different, but the beginning of this year was hard. I spend a lot of time feeling lost (literally and figuratively,) stupid, and most of all, anxious for things to get easier. And they did, thank heavens. As months passed, variations on the assurance “it will get easier” became less...
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My Wildlife Room
Darwin Lopez
2017-02-23
This average room has a door,window, and a bathroom. Just your usual room right? Well it would be if I weren’t sharing it with like 5 other creatures. I should introduce my roommates. 1. First you have the quiet but interesting gecko. It’s always on the bathroom roof just chilling every night. We first met...
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Tabaski
Darwin Lopez
2017-02-23
I turn on my ears, I hear the screams of the sheep singing the song of death. I hear the gargle of blood blocking its voice from saying it’s goodbye. I open my hands, I hold the dead sheep legs while my host brother skins it away the skin slicing one muscle at a time....
Read MoreAppreciation
Nyles Davidheiser
2017-02-23
Senegalese (African) Women Ages 5-7 is when it all begins, if not then you can meet a young “woman” who maybe has began earlier and rarely will it have been or be at an older age. What does it take to become a man is a frequent question I have heard or discussed...
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How to Train a Wild Bird
Darwin Lopez
2017-02-23
Waking up to a beautiful morning the sun was shining down upon me and the smell of cafe touba was in the air. It was a good start to my day. Later, when I was in my room I was studying my french and noticed a bird just suddenly landed on my window. It started...
Read More7 Things I will miss about Senegal
Fernanda Savaris Nunes
2017-02-23
I frequently compile lists in my head. Places I want to visit, inspiring people I have met, moments I want to write about… I even have a list of the lists I want to write one day. So I guess now’s a good time to cross one of these out… Here goes a list of...
Read MoreDear Men of Senegal…
Dora Lee
2017-02-15
Dear Men of Senegal, It’s been nice getting to know you these last 5 months and we’ve had some really good conversations. You’ve taught me how to make attaya, debated with me about Donald Trump, and gone on for hours about how much you love to work out. But, men of Senegal, I think...
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