Sue in Africa

Madeline’s family incorporated us warmly into their daily lives. Her teens were lively and well trained in hospitality as one would expect of the Senegalese. We were never lonely! I have no pics to show, but my first challenge was to negotiate a hole-in-the-floor tiled toilet. Eventually I got used to it and this knowledge would serve me many places in Africa. Also, we were not allowed to do our own laundry here. But exploring, we found the secret laundry room. Our meals were excellent, Madeline has culinary skills in her background! This was a great entry point for Jan and I  in Senegal, Madeline’s patient explanations about culture were much appreciated!

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School children wear uniforms nearly everywhere in Africa. I liked Senegal’s options: a smock/ apron over a dress for the girls. Simple, inexpensive, easy to identify, and cool. Madline’s daughters pose here with friends.