This past weekend our class took a trip to Toubab Jalaw. A hidden oasis where many young european travelers converge upon for weeklong visits. The small picturesque town was the perfect getaway from life in the busy streets of Dakar. The resort where we stayed was constrcuted by an amazing older haitian gentleman whose name is Mamadou. Mamadou who is an artist created many of the sculptures around the resort and teh buidlings themselves are works of art ...pictures to come as words cannot do it justice. Mamadou was close friends with the first president of Senegal President Senghor and some of Senghors works are on the property.
The town thrives off of the tourists who visit. Both women and men sell jewelry, bags and masks among many other things in the main square. SO of course shopping was to be had! At the night the streets are filled with the sounds of djembe sessions all around the town.
During the two and a half days in Toubab Jalaw we partook in dancing lessons as well as a batiking class. The food was amazing as were the local people. We enjoyed nights talking overlooking the ocean; dancing at the local gathering place of the young people in town and loungin around reading in hammocks. I would love to go back one day. Cant wait to let you know what I do this upcoming week. Look for pictures soon.
I am certainly looking forward to my birthday on Tuesday and thankful to be blessed with another year of life. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. and Happy Fathers Day to all!
Salaam Maleekum
Courtney
XOXO
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