I was so excited to see Senegal’s biggest baobab, because they are such an important Senegalese symbol. To greet the baobab and make a wish, you put your left hand on the tree; each baobab is thought to have its own spirit. I didn’t know it would be possible to go inside, but I was pleasantly surprised when we could. The outside of the tree was cool, but the inside was even better and seemed mystical. Thanks to Laurence, I have this lovely picture of me with a pig in Fadiouth. Pigs are my favorite animal and going to an island where pigs can roam free was like visiting my own personal heaven. If I could move to Fadiouth and live with pigs for the rest of my life, I definitely would. (Side note, I got very sunburned that day, so by the end of our visit I was probably pink enough to blend in with the pigs). This picture of Seydou and me was right after the English club gave us traditional shirts and a certificate, welcoming us as honorary members of the Guinaw Rails English Family. I went to Seydou’s house for lunch earlier in the day, and we quickly became friends. I felt so grateful to be welcomed into such an amazing club and I give them so much credit for being incredibly smart and motivated to help each other learn a new language completely on their own. The connection we made with the English club was such an important part of the trip for all of us, and I expect we will continue our wonderful friendship even though we are now an ocean apart.
Delaney the picture of the inside of the boabab tree is so pretty. It is insane how many bats were in there and that they ended up in your picture but it is so cool. – Corey
Senegal: Culture and Service
Delaney the picture of the inside of the boabab tree is so pretty. It is insane how many bats were in there and that they ended up in your picture but it is so cool. – Corey
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