If you’ve ever wanted to make a celebrity, all you need to do is put a white person on a black continent. From the second I got off the plane, I have gotten more attention than I ever could have wanted. The villagers truly treat me like I’m Paris Hilton-- everyone thinks I am super rich (since I’m an American), as well as stupid (probably due to the fact that I have the language proficiency of a 2 year old). So, I’ve been in Senegal for almost a month now, and things are just as crazy as the day I arrived. First of all, this is nothing like South Africa. South Africa, despite its internal problems, was physically beautiful. Mountains and vineyards were everywhere I turned (except for in the townships). Here in Senegal, it’s trash and cinderblocks that beckon me everywhere I turn. I’m sure it is beautiful in its own way, and I can only hope that I will soon begin to be to love Senegal as much as I will always l...
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I'll give you a million reasons to leave!
ReplyDeleteI'll buy you mangos and have them shipped here if you come home now.
Charlie and I will re-enact the wedding that will be taking place tomorrow.
I'm already planning on naming one of my children after you, but come home and all Hodum offspring will be named Anna (girl or boy).
The hottest it will get is like 100... thats nothing to you now.
I'll get you all the ice you want.
Buddy misses his Aunt Anna terribly. He tells me every day.
Kisses
Anna,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I am your mom's first cousin (that makes us second cousins, maybe?) Anyway, last weekend at the big fishing tournament, she told me a little about your experience in Senegal so far, and I just wanted to say hello and wish you well. I think what you're doing is amazing!
Anna,
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds so amazing. I love reading about it. We miss you and we love you.
Aunt Julie & Uncle T