Diamma and her daughter, Maguette. Two of my best friends.
The Environmental Club making a tree nursery
Buckets of flesh to cook for the baptism celebration.
Me and my best friend, Maguette
Making a tree nursery with the kids at school.
Some of my brothers before they wake up.
My dad with his youngest daughter.
Getting ready for the Islamic school end of the year ceremony
Traditional dress ceremony at the kindergarten
Maugette
I can't help it. She's is always doing picture worthy things.
The essence of the Diolof region
Wolof speaking volunteers and our counterparts. My counterpart is the guy to my right
Before this picture I said, in Wolof, "make a crazy face". This was the result. Perfection.
Ironing.
Celebrating American Independence in gloriously green Kedougou with other volunteers. This photo was taken after we all swam in a schistosomiasis infested river. Happy 4th
Back in Diolf region. Sand storm of DEATH.
The Linguere family, minus Mary, Justin and most of Rachel. This is the regional hallway that we lived in before getting a glorious house.
come visit.
The puppy I fell in love with, Helen Keller
please note the broken tail. She is a hot mess.
I saved her from some evil children. She was really hungry and thirsty. I showed my love by over feeding her. Note the HUGE stomach bulge.
We're official Peace Corps Volunteers!
My language learning group. Tassette for life!
Wolof speakers.
My village. There are two people in this picture.
Emily and Justin visit my village.
Tramping our way back from the parasite infested river in glorious Kededgou
days later curious rashes all over our bodies...
Tree hugging Environmental Volunteers
Team Linguere digs a garden at our regional house.
The amazing middle school girls of Barkedji at our Girls Leadership seminar
Two proud generations of Barkedji volunteers.
Mom Fatou in her new glasses
Khoudia with her new doll.
My "grandma", Khady Sine, wearing her new jewelry and a HUGE smile.
Bubbles from the wedding were a HUGE hit
My mom and her adorable grand baby
My sister playing with the new glasses.
Me and the baby
Khoudia braiding her doll's hair.
Nursing mother, a constant in the village
Khoudia fell asleep on my floor while studying. She is the greatest. Also, notice her pretty new bracelet.
The girls washing dishes after lunch.
After weeding the school compound they were transported to be used as fodder.
Stacey, you are the greatest. My siblings are impressed with your coloring skills.
shower on the left. toilet on the right.
