Me and a carfull of friends decided to visit the southern region of Kolda for our holiday adventures.
The ride from Kaolack took 8 hours in total length. We also had to pass through the Gambia, which was beautiful, green, and full of police checkpoints. But we got there hassle free.
Xmas consisted of about 15 people. We roasted an entire pig, and made side dishes including: mash potatoes, green bean casserole, corn casserole, beef stew, and fruit salad. Working all day in the kitchen while listening to cheesy Xmas music definitely made me feel at home.
After a couple hours of digestion, we had a dance party. The festivities also included several holiday and non-holiday films just to fill the time.
Christmas and the holidays are much different for me, as this is my first time away from home. Nostalgia is putting up a strong fight right now. But I am blessed to have a wonderful support team, both here in country and in the US. So as alwayst, thanks for reading and keeping in touch.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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Byron Yee
Peace Corps Volunteer - Senegal, 2009
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