The last day in Senegal. So bittersweet! This morning we went to the market. My host teacher Sophie was invited to come along to help our big cohort out, so it was wonderful to see her again. I had one objective today- obtain an authentic djembe. However, I did not want to do this until we were done in the market, because who wants to carry that while others shop?
After the many purchases of things none of us really needed until we got into the haggling spirit, we went in search of Senegalese snacks to bring back to our students. It seemed fitting that we brought American snacks for the Senegalese students, so why not continue that exchange of ideas and culture with some snacks for our students, too?!?
Once done spending more CFA (their currency), we started packing. I took a break in the afternoon to lead a drum session by the pool.
One man came over and helped my friend with her kes-kes. I asked him if he drummed, too, and he said he did. He sat down at my drum and played for us. He then offered me my own private drum lesson! It was so awesome. What a great way to end the trip!
I’m now on my way to the airport. My plane takes off at 11 tonight (6 pm CST), and I’ll be in Paris before making it to the US. Stay tuned to find out when I’ll get to land. I hear there’s spicy weather expected on Monday, so please let it happen before or after my flight arrives!!!
Car Full of Harmony 
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