I am obligated to post this message due to the fact that these videos and postings are solely my experiences and interpretations of this experience with the Senegal or Gambian culture. I have nothing but respect and fascination reserved for traditions of cultures different to mine. So I certainly don’t plan to speak of The Gambia and its people in anything but in a positive light…any jokes or anecdotes that I provide here are merely in good humor and are my experiences alone!
With that said.
Anyone who knows me knows my favorite part of life is "jumping". Buying an airplane ticket and just moving somewhere new, or even visiting. I usually jump and hope there is an ocean or a net there to catch me and I am so thankful of the wonderful things I have landed on so far. I am about 15 minutes away from boarding an airplane to Dakar, Senegal in West Africa right now. This jump, I am bringing a parachute.
There are 50 wonderful people going to Senegal, and 19 of us are going to The Gambia. 7 of that 19 of us are doing agroforestry and environmental work. It took us a while to get through bag check :) 7.5 hour flight and then we arrive in Dakar, Senegal at 6:10 am Senegal time. I was so worried about weight limit, and now I'm worried I'm late for boarding. I will write as soon as I can. Thank you everyone who is reading this, it means you loved me enough to see the first one and I love you all.
Jumping-that's a good way to describe your life-And I should know. Always lively,curious, determined and strong. You know your heart and you know your way. Share with Africa your light and strength. We can't wait to come and see you next year.
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