Jerejef Senegal!

Thank you Senegal! Or, in Wolof (the language spoken predominantly throughout Senegal): Jerejef Waay Senegal!

After just over a week in Senegal we have much to be thankful for...

-The terenga (hospitality) that was shown to us by our hosts, especially those who granted us meetings throughout the week at various NGOs and government organizations

-The chance to have learned so much about the history, culture, economy, politics, health, environment and gender issues in Senegal

-The opportunity to see some incredible parts of the country: Saint Louis, Thies, a bird sanctuary... and in Dakar the vibrant Marche Sandaga and beautiful beaches near Yoff and Ngor

-Good food, like Ceebu Jen (rice and fish) and Yassa Poulet (chicken in onion sauce), and drink, like bissap (made from hibiscus) and flag (the local beer!)

-New friends, both Senegalese and American

Many of us hope to return... so its not goodbye just "ba beneen yoon en challah" (see you soon god willing)!