Mama Anna

Leaving Thiafaithe

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November 3rd 2008
I am only a few hours out of Thiafaithe and I already miss the place. A small Catholic Serere village of only 32 families, what I lacked in size it made up in character. It had been our home on and off for the last six weeks as we grew accustomed to culture and struggled with the language. I could not think of a better place for my first real exposure to Senegalese hospitality. There, you will nev ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Thiès Region

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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