West Africa....is super hot.

     I have taken a bit of time to write anything, because I would like to acknowledge that it is hard to separate my feelings from my thoughts here. 50 of us are going to stay here in Senegal after training, while 19 of us proceed down to The Gambia in May for ICT and then we are sworn in, sometime in June.
    So I thought instead of the emotions I would share the facts I have learned.
    These people I have met in the past week, have been some of the most amazing and inspiring people I think I have met thus far on certain levels. And trust me, I have met some amazing people in my life.
   Some things I have had to learn and adhere to in the past week
   1) more than 4 squares of toilet paper is not only considered a luxury, but excessive
   2) if you are a wad-er become a folder.. it will produce greater respnses
   3) People suspected or convicted of homosexual conduct can be sentenced from 5 to 14 years of prison if they are lucky enough to go through the system, otherwise they may be left to public mentality of stoning. Yes, Stoning.
   4)anyone who can eat pizza RIGHT NOW, do so.
   5) Please appreciate America for all of its faults for we are eons ahead in ways I would have never imagined.

    I am trying to keep my emotions separate from my thoughts but I had hoped some of these things may provoke thought or perspective or emotions.

   I am learning the language of Mandinka and will be traveling to Mbuur on Wednesday. I will try to write next week.
    Thank you for reading, decrease your tp usage and I will write ASAP. Health and happiness,


Meg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_Gambia