Whitney, me, and Liana in our tailor-made party outfits

Oklahoma, boubous, and cheesecake!

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November 16th 2007
Ever since I met her three months ago, my dear friend Sarah has been reminding me that her beloved state, Oklahoma, would be celebrating its centennial during our stay here in Dakar. While my pride in being an Ohioan is slowly growing, I can most certainly assure you that I did not celebrate its bicentennial four years ago, nor do I know of anyone else who did. Sarah, on the other hand, has had a ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Cape Verde Peninsula » Dakar

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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace... ... read more