Kaolack, Senegal

... on environmental issues. It was nice to hear her perfect English and her optimism about the progress they are making in Senegal. She had worked with Professor Roberts when he was in the Peace Corps and had many connections among the various organizations ...

... was researched five years ago. Instead we found a shop selling snacks and some cold milk and an internet cafe, encountering more "real" Senegal along the way. You really don't have to look for it. It's just there. Another day of no tourists other than the ...

Keeping with the first part of yesterday's plan, the goal is to make it to Kaolack, Senegal by nightfall. Up at eight, breakfasted, packed, ready to pay the hotel bill with trusty Visa...but there's a catch. A 10% surcharge for credit card payments plus ...

      The revolution is here but will not be televised; today I saw civil unrest first hand just outside of my host family's home. It all started shortly after 10:00am when I heard what seemed like gun shots. Didn't think much of it, but ...