I thought that after almost 2 years, I'd tried it all. Not so...
There is a large rat the size of the cat, but white like a possum in Senegal. Us PCVs refer to it as a "cat rat." Well, there's been living in my compound for a few months, and one of my brothers managed to catch it. And what does one do with a live animal that serves purpose for farming or labor? Eat it!!
My stomach is strong enough all, and also lacking in protein and iron enough that I didn't think twice about joining in the small (but large for a rat) feast.
Byron Yee
Peace Corps Volunteer - Senegal, 2009
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