View from Bridge of Senegal River

First Week: Time in African

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October 5th 2010
Dear Family and Friends I have survived my first 3 to 4 days in Africa and began that oft talked about term called “culture shock.” I have experienced it a couple of times and I am familiar with several of its variation; I always find it exceptionally difficult to specifically analyze the impact it is having on my behavior. With that aside I can pinpoint one phenomenon that I have run across ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Saint-Louis Region » Saint-Louis

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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