Like usual, I’m occasionally dragged to various events in which I have no idea what is going on. The other day, my family all went to our neighbor’s new house (which I helped paint) for a “sarax.” Basically it was a house dedication that included large steaming bowls of “laax” (Senegalese porridge), and prayers for the new house and new family.
Sarax also translates to mean charity events; giving alms to the poor, other important building dedications, etc.
Turns out that this new house is for my Senegalese supervisor. So now I’m living with the chef de la village, and neighbors with my supervisor. I really need to behave myself…
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Byron Yee
Peace Corps Volunteer - Senegal, 2009
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