Very little exciting news to post for the week...accidentally wandered into an art gallery (with really creepy paintings) with a friend on the program while looking for a glass art exhibit...so we didn't exactly find what we were looking for, but we got to feel superior to everyone for the rest of the day because we did something "cultural..." and then got ice cream.
Umm today a bunch of us are going to this international arts/artisans' fair in Liberte VI...it's an annual event, and it's supposed to be really cool, so I'm excited for a little exploring. And shopping. And avoiding getting mugged again.
Tomorrow morning we leave for Toubacouta, a small rural village near the Gambian border...we get one night in a hotel, and 2 nights with a new host family, and from what I've heard, this place is far more rustic than the conditions in which we've been living up til this point.
Yikes.
And then my mom and dad are coming to visit me! So I probably won't post for a while (since I'm pretty sure they comprise 2/3 of my readership anyways) but I will remember to relay any bizarre stories that happen in Toubacouta (and based on how my excursions have gone thus far, I'm sure there will be plenty). So, I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I will be in touch. Ba beneen yoon
Hey love,
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't responded to your email - I am swamped. For some reason, my math prof has decided that his class must be all the work we could possibly have and assigned 4 problem sets and 2 exams (one of which is 24 hours long, i'm working on that now) in the last 10 days before spring break. sooo that is why I am failing at communicating with you. Looking forward to hearing about Toubacouta! Have fun and be safe.
Conny