2018-07-29
The Sunsets are the Same The sun rises From the east And sets in the west Carpobrotus edulis Adenium obesum Verbenas and ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Different but the same rise and set of swirls Verbenas and ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Carpobrotus edulis Adenium obesum And sets in the west From the east The...
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One of the positive things about being young is a sense of reckless confidence that allows one to do some pretty wacky and amazing things. It is the same type of energy that carries us through our gap years, and makes us think it is possible to come out alive on the other side. So when...
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2018-06-26
If you are ever fortunate enough to live or visit Senegal, there are 3 main types of lion that you MUST know about. Lions, the Lions of Teranga, and the Simb. This is the lion that most people think of: The lions on the soccer field (Lions of Teranga) AND….. The Simbel (The...
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2018-06-25
Auto: Maybe you are unwilling to sacrifice comfort and convenience over money and more money. That’s totally fine. If you can afford such luxuries, you have the option of renting out a personal driver. Either that or you rented a car from a dealer, or even own your own car and had it...
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2018-06-25
This blog post is a little bit on the lengthy side, so I’m splitting it into two parts. You’re welcome 🙂 Oh, the places you’ll go! There are many beautiful sights and scenes to see in Senegal. Perhaps you crave the natural beauty of Kedougou. Or the cultural charms of Saint...
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2018-06-22
The thing that’s been hardest about being back home is how much I miss my host mom Maclovia, or Maco. Maco showed me how to be compassionate even when it might be easier to think of only yourself and how to be a strong leader within the community. To support her own family of 5...
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Beyond the Classroom: My Life in Ecuador Or the Alternative title: $6.00 is a Ridiculous Price for a Coffee In Ecuador people don’t wear seatbelts. I learned that right away with my host family as we drove places together each week. We had five people in the family car and it was very foreign not...
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