Diarra Pont

Diarra Pont
Diarra Pont: My village in southeastern Senegal, 75km west of Kedougou.
"Life in the Peace Corps will not be easy. There will be no salary and allowances will be at a level sufficient only to maintain health and meet basic needs. Men and women will be expected to work and live alongside the nationals of the country in which they are stationed—doing the same work, eating the same food, talking the same language.

But if the life will not be easy, it will be rich and satisfying. For every young American who participates in the Peace Corps—who works in a foreign land—will know that he or she is sharing in the great common task of bringing to man that decent way of life which is the foundation of freedom and a condition of peace."

-John F. Kennedy

Monday, April 1, 2013

Goree Island


Goree Island is a short ferry ride off the coast of Dakar and was historically used to house slaves before being sent to the Americas. It is popular for tourists, and after being in country for over a year, I finally made my way out there since a couple peoples' parents were visiting. Currently, over 1,000 people live on the island and there is a school there.

Ferry ride over

Shores of Goree

Memorial Statue

House of slaves museum

Door of no return

Artwork sold on the streets

Architecture of the island

Canon

Baobabs are found everywhere!

Lookout

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