I had an intuition, a dream that was born in 2005 in Dakar living with a Senegalese woman and her friends and son. I had come over from Mexico to - why not? - learn Wolof. I came with Senevolu. I had a WONDERFUL, MAGICAL time with Senevolu and I see it as one of the high spots of my life.
As I was saying, a dream was born to work with Senegalese young women .. somehow, sometime. So now I am going this July... to Kaolack. After signing up, I learned that this city is not one of the most beautiful cities in Senegal and that it is hot and god-forbid dry! But I trust my inner light and I am open to what happens.. and to the time now preparing... I am going as a camel.. bringing my own food with me.
See the blog for 10,000 Girls: http://10000girls.wordpress.com/
I have my large suitcases and am on the quest for a malaria pill that will suit my specific situation.
I have been reviewing Wolof, and my French. Mangi Jangaa Wolof. Probably completely wrong for "I am learning Wolof" but playing with the few words I know is fun. Wolof is a challenge with its affixes and no past tense or future tense verbs .. all done with pronouns ... well, that is an over simplification I think partly true. Correct me if you know more.
Be fun to find a Wolof speaker in Edmonton. Who knows, there are 2 months before I leave.
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