Gathering Palm Fruit

Similar to coconuts in shape and size this palm bears fruit that has a jello like texture. The technique to eat it is to slice off the top of the fruit, press your thumb into the substance and slurp it out. By brother climbs the tree here using only a few palm leaves.

Developed Perspective

October 2nd 2008
Today marks the 22nd day in country. To say a lot has happened so far would be a significant understatement. I've come a long way from the initial shock experienced when walking out of the Dakar Airport. To understand, why I'll describe the scene. We arrived around 5:00am locale time and were greeted by dozens of locals from small tattered children to grown men approaching us wanting to carry o ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Thiès Region » Thiès

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

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