jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: May 2009
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2009_05_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Monday, May 18, 2009. American Embassy Consular Section. Baaba Maal's the one with the sweet shades. Wednesday, May 13, 2009. And the Skies Turned Red. In addition to being 45C, it is also dust storm season. Today it's so bad that no one is going out if they can help it. See for yourself - fun times here in the desert! This was taken at 10am this morning. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Red Halls ...
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: January 2009
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Cruger and I, September 6th, 2008 in between Thies and Dakar. Cruger and I, December 22nd, 2008, in between Thies and Dakar. A lot dirtier, skinnier, and with longer, greasier hair, but still having an awesome time. Of Mutant Mice and Rats. Monday, January 26, 2009. I saw Santa.in Dakar? The WORLD-wide web in Ndioum. Saturday, January 10, 2009. Lime flavored nacho ch...
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: Some quick numbers
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2009/04/some-quick-numbers.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Wednesday, April 29, 2009. 237 - the number of days I've been in Senegal. 45 - the temperature in my room right now (and this is just the start of the hot season! 29 - the lowest temperature it's supposed to get down to tonight (there's a reason I wake up in. A pool of my own sweat). 4 - the number of times the power's gone out today (and counting). 32 - the number of days I get to spend in Li...
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: October 2008
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Monday, October 27, 2008. A Very Happy Moment. Saturday, October 25, 2008. There's no such thing as a "head's up" in Senegal. On person dancing in the middle of a circle is universal. Saturday, October 18, 2008. Welcome to my humble abode. Here is the infamous spicket (sp? This is one of the greatest gifts I've ever received - the best ceramic water filter in the world. Beside it is one of...
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: August 2008
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Friday, August 15, 2008. Round and Round and Round I Go. So the count-down has really begun (T-minus 18 days, yikes) and my neurotic tendencies are definitely starting to emerge. Trying to figure out the visa process has been a bit of a nightmare, but my fingers are crossed that everything works out in time. I'm a bit freaked out that the. Saturday, August 2, 2008. I can't wait for September.
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: April 2009
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Thursday, April 30, 2009. What's outside your window? This is what was outside mine last week, and yes, that is an antique rifle that requires gunpowder. Sharpe would be proud, as would Lawrence of Arabia. Please notice the ram-rod. Wednesday, April 29, 2009. 237 - the number of days I've been in Senegal. 45 - the temperature in my room right now (and this is just the start of the hot season!
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: February 2009
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Monday, February 23, 2009. Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Jessica, Queen of the Desert. Sunday, February 1, 2009. The Animal Kingdom's Personal Paparazzo. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The thoughts and views expressed here are my personal opinions and do not reflect the official policies or position of Tostan International. View my complete profile. Present and Future Cravings. I have a new address!
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: September 2008
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Robbers without the Cops. Rattled but not broken,. Tuesday, September 23, 2008. So I Jinxed it. Anyways, I've got to go for my run - I'm trying to stay healthy here despite the heat. I'll update again soon, inch'allah, and thank you to everyone back home that is reading! Saturday, September 20, 2008. Monday, September 15, 2008. Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Continu...
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: December 2008
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Saturday, December 6, 2008. Somewhere in the Desert. So I've moved to Ndioum, which is 200km to the Northeast of Ourossogui. While I don't have the internet, I do at least have running water (no more bucket baths! And he'll try to pass along the message. Happy holidays to everyone back home! PS; I almost got run over by a camel in the market today. A camel. How cool is that? I was a keener and...
jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal: November 2008
http://jessgoestosenegal.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html
The Adventures and Misadventures of Jess in Senegal. It is Better to Walk Than Curse the Road." - Wolof Proverb. Friday, November 14, 2008. Jenna (the other volunteer here in the Fouta) and I in our Senegalese "formal" wear, minus the fulas (you can see that on my facebook photo). Jenna and I with Aby, our adopted mother who makes sure we eat enough and have beautiful Senegalese clothes (her younger brother is our tailor). Just never be the first one up from the lunch bowl, otherwise she gets upset.
