Today was the first day that I truly felt at home in Senegal. I decided to venture away from my group of classmates today. Trusting my French and my sense of direction I headed to the West African Research Center in the Fann Quartier of Dakar on my own. Before entering I decided to walk around the neighborhood and breathe in Senegal on my own. With the hot sun beating on my back, I walked by quietly as men lined the street observing prayer and was greeted kindly by pairs of women who passed. It was the first time I felt truly at peace and able to reflect upon all my experiences here in Dakar thus far.
Tomorrow I am meeting with an African-American woman named Amelia who is from New York City – Harlem for my research I am conducting here on African-Americans who have relocated to Senegal. For over ten years Senegal has been her home. I look forward to connect with an expat and share in her experiences.
Salaam Malakuum
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