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somewhere in the sun....: October 2006
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Tuesday, October 03, 2006. Man ci kowam ndanka ndanka. As some of you might know, Gambia is 90% Muslim and Ramadan is happening right now which means that most of the people here fast (no food OR WATER) between 5:45am and 7:04pm everyday. I'm excited for the end of Ramadan at the end of October because there will be a big feast and each family will slaughter a goat. Here's a ...
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somewhere in the sun....: July 2007
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Sunday, July 22, 2007. Back to the Bush! So tomorrow I finally get to go back to site! Posted by guidokitty @ 9:41 AM. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Watch this. It's Educational. Meet The President - Yahya Jammeh. Http:/ www.youtube.com/watch? Posted by guidokitty @ 1:00 PM. Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Mbaamhala, Soya, ak Mbaam. (Pork, Soy, and Donkeys). We had a language test last w...
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somewhere in the sun....: February 2007
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Monday, February 19, 2007. Snail Mail from Mandy transcribed to eBlog by Jane! Happy (very belated) Holidays! Well I've been in The Gambia for almost 4 months [editor's note: 5 months actually, because snail mail is soo slow! And at a site for 5 weeks [again add another several weeks to that]! The time is flying by! The weather is starting to heat up a bit- my host mom tells ...
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somewhere in the sun....: December 2006
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Wednesday, December 06, 2006. Well, it has been brought to my attention that maybe a few of you want some more details on what exactly I've been doing in West Africa for 2 months. Training kept me crazy busy! It's looking like it will be a two day trip every time I want to come down to the capitol from my village! The last few days we've spent shopping for our houses (and pla...
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somewhere in the sun....: November 2006
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Thursday, November 30, 2006. Attaya, Watermelon, and Dysentery. Well, I'm finally back to the Kombo area, where the capitol is. Training is almost over and it has flown by.I can't believe that I've already been here 2 months! The watermelon season is just coming to end though.but I'm looking forward to next year! I've gotta run but I'll write more later in the week! Central R...
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somewhere in the sun....: April 2007
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Monday, April 23, 2007. Uploaded a few new photos! You should be able to see them here:. Http:/ washington.facebook.com/album.php? Posted by guidokitty @ 2:04 AM. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. It is freezing cold! So I'm finally back in Kombo after 4 months in my village in the Central River Division of the country. I've been in The Gambia almost 7 months? Well, I've been helpin...
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somewhere in the sun....: September 2006
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Tuesday, September 26, 2006. There are 24 people in my group and we're all environment volunteers. Everyone is extremely friendly and brought just as much luggage as I did.what a relief! I'll post more when I can! Posted by guidokitty @ 7:18 PM. Saturday, September 23, 2006. I'm finally (almost) leaving! The time has almost come! What am I taking? 30 pairs of underwear. A Fie...
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somewhere in the sun....: December 2007
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Monday, December 31, 2007. A Gambian Christmas carol. A tad late but here comes a little taste of Christmas in The Gambia courtesy of another PCV. On the 12th day of Christmas the Peace Corps gave to me:. 10 Thousand rams a-dieing. 9 Cows blocking traffic. 8 K left to village. 5 Rock-filled bean sandwiches. 4 Men sitting brewing. 3 Host mothers laughing. See you all next year!
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somewhere in the sun....: October 2007
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Somewhere in the sun. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust. Saturday, October 20, 2007. Life in The Gambia. As told by a fellow PCV. If I Kick Myself in the Face Now,. Then I'll Just Be Even More Upset. Because My Face Will Hurt:. A Series of Haikus. Oh, the Gambia. I did not know where you were. Butt loads of children,. Asking me for some candy. Put on some pants first. OR I carry a stick (I couldn't decide :). Okay, don't touch me.
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