Sunday, December 17, 2006

The Village the Citrus Farm and the President

The Bus Ride to the Village

Aloiu (The student with the snake stories) took us to his grandfathers village. His Grandfather is the village chief and he owns a citrus farm. We commuted via public transportation. Can you see us on the bus? Please don't miss Tim the photographer to the left. More bus pictures follow. The guy that literally hangs onto the back of the bus (see below) collects the money and signals the driver when to stop by banging coins on the window. The money is collected the same way vendors get their money at Safeco Field, passing from hand to hand. The stops are frequent, so a lot of shuffling in very tight quarters is normal. The guy with the glasses next to Tim and on the right of Connie is the President of Senegal.

Jody, Connie and Taylor getting a picture

with the President.















Craig and another guy


snuck into Heather's picture


on the bus.












Tim, Lin, Connie, Craig, Taylor, Joday, Heather and Aliou invaded a small Senegalese Village. We were warmly greeted by what seemed like most of the village, especially the children. I don't think two many "toubobs" visit this village.



3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dad you look so at peace and happy its good to see. Love you guys

Anonymous said...

Wow The President of Senegal is really looking young these days.
It's a great picture of him. Speaking of pictures- for the calendar- time is closing in. How about shooting me a few family pics. Dee Ann

Wiley coyotes said...

City Sidewalks,
Busy Sidewalks,
Dressed in Senegalese style....


Jon