2019-11-14
Chicha is a fermented corn drink essential to all the fiestas and festivals of the indigenous community. In the past, the militaristic government did everything in their power to prevent the indigenous from drinking or making chicha. Anyone who tried was killed on the spot. However, that didn’t deter el pueblo Imbabureño – in fact,...
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2019-11-14
After frequently justifying an “audacious” decision, Embracing a future with an unconventional vision, College is on hold for a year long stall, Instead of a campus I have headed to Senegal Over two months gone with five left to live, My placement has proven abundant in challenges to give, Trying not to countdown but...
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2019-11-12
I’ve been meaning to write another blog for a while, but (believe it or not) I couldn’t think of anything particularly exceptional to write about. For the most part, life in Senegal doesn’t surprise me anymore. I’ve grown used to sitting cross legged with my family as we eat from a single dish. Without thinking,...
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2019-11-12
Everyday as the last of the lunch is being eaten, it is time to get out the small silver tea pot, make a quick run the boutique next door for a tiny box of China green tea, and put the attaya on to boil. Attaya, the Senegalese tea tradition, is an important part of every...
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2019-11-09
When my host dad realised the other day that it has been over 2 months now since I joined their family, he didn’t want to believe it. Time flies! I have already been sharing my experience here by writing and taking pictures, but I also wanted to convey it in a more lively way –...
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Attachment available until Dec 8, 2019 Every little thing can make your day The smiles The boy who every time I see him makes a heart with his hands The hugs The smiles! (I know I already said that:) The laughs The kisses on your hand The waves with the smiles!! The “beleza” greeting hand...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87FEXqAM3Sg There's too much to put into words, so here's a video.
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