I have just returned to my regional apartment after the holidays, during which I did a 430km bike trip. It was an amazing experience, and while prior to leaving I thought what I could really use was some Dakar luxuries (i.e. good food), seeing a new place and connecting with new villages reaffirmed my desire to be in Africa. People were so hospitable and helpful-- from Pulaar women on the road (upon hearing me greet them) saying a few blessing for our journey, to a village taking us in for the night if we were in between hostels on the road. The people truly made our journey both bearable and worthwhile. We saw some amazing new scenery, and while the continuous biking was at times tough, the whole trip was well worth it as we dipped our toes in the Atlantic Ocean on New Years Eve.
And despite the fact I am finally feeling so at home here in Senegal, the holidays inevitably make one think of family, friends and that other home across the ocean. I want to take this time to thank all of my blog readers that came out of the woodwork to send some Christmas greetings in the mail! I was so touched by all the cards.
Dziekuje bardzo za mile swiateczne zycenia! Pozdrawiam wszystkich, i przesylam naj serdeczniejsze pozdrowienia w Nowym Roku!
Also, thank you so much to everyone who supported and donated to our Girls' Camp! We are fully funded and will be able to put on the camp in March.
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