Just a quick one with a few things I forgot to mention yesterday:
1) Mum and Dad look away now - hired mopeds. Really fun if a little scary. Sadly though luck was not on my side and my moped broke down. Lucy had to drive me back in to Saint Louis, the most hellish five minute journey of my life (and yes, that does include every five minute…
So I'm now in Senegal, living in St. Louis, which is the old capital. I'm here for 4 months, working in a kindergarten and a radio station. Slightly concerned about the number of insects, and living in fear after reading the guide book summary of African diseases (I just can't WAIT to haemmorage through the nose) but I'm sure I'll get over this eventually and hopefully be able to post something positive.
Will try to update this as often as I can and please give me all the news from…
So I'm now in Senegal, living in St. Louis, which is the old capital. I'm here for 4 months, working in a kindergarten and a radio station. Slightly concerned about the number of insects, and living in fear after reading the guide book summary of African diseases (I just can't WAIT to haemmorage through the nose) but I'm sure I'll get over this eventually and hopefully be able to post something positive.
Will try to update this as often as I can and please give me all the news from home too. I'm going to miss you all loads but I see you in 8 short months I guess! After Sénégal I'll be travelling with Els to Thailand, Singapore, Bali, Australia, NZ and North America for four months. If you don't see either of us again, we've probably killed eachother.
I'm back too for 3 days from May 3rd to May 6th so if anybody is around then, let me know!
But for now, my new address is:
Corniche Darou
St Louis
Sénégal
Africa
Keep in touch and if anybody is thinking about taking a holiday, you know where to go, and it's only 6 hours away - but you might want to bring your own hot water.
Just a quick one with a few things I forgot to mention yesterday:
1) Mum and Dad look away now - hired mopeds. Really fun if a little scary. Sadly though luck was not on my side and my moped b…
So once again I apologise for such a long lapse of time between entries, I have become even more lazy than I was at home, despite doubts that this was even possible. Life here is still as good…
Firstly, I am so sorry for not updating this in absolutely ages, Ive been terrible recently, and have not used the internet. Im mad at myself because now I have forgotten everything thats happ…
I literally do not know where to start and this entry will not do he last few days justice but it has been so cute. Have had so many Africa moments that I couldnt have imagined. I love it here…
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hey hey - glad to see you finally updated! lol All is well here; had the Boat Club Ball last night - months of preparation paid off as everybody seemed to have a really good night. I won a signed Steve Redgrave autobiography in the raffle which I am pretty chuffed about! Only have three weeks left of this term but have 5 summative essays still to do! aahhh it is going to be stressful! love ya x x x x
Adam
hey hey! hope you are well. I have the play in two days and we are really not ready for it lol; its going to be funny!! ahh well - it's not like I am trying to actually make it in the acting world anyway. I bought doughnuts and haribo for everybody to help them get through the rehearsal - yesterday I did 8 hours; from 2-4 and then from 6pm-midnight! absolutely shattered at the end and the director is really critical that it just pisses everybody off; I hope the food will help raise spirits and then we wont mind being there for 6 bloody hours! now i know that am deffo not going to SA, I was wondering, maybe I could come out and see you someplace in like start of july time? I dunno where you will be by then (or if I can afford it) but it would be cool. Let me know what ya think. Love ya x x x x x
AADDAAMM
hey hey!!! hope all is going well and you are having a fab time. I was offered a place to go out to South Africa but am most likely going to have to decline because training on weekends is compulsory and IF I am Captain of Coxes next term I cannot not race (which always occur on weekends) otherwise I would not be filling my position. So will just have to apply to do something else next year me thinks. Love ya lots x x x x
Adaaaammm
Hold on in there huni - remember that things can only get better! (bit of Mark Owen tribute for you there too!!!) missing ya and love ya lots x x x x x
Heie
hey love, its weird everything u say about the kids getting beaten sounds crazy. i dnt know how u handle it and not freak out. hmm kool that uve joined the pool! im missing the gym, and am faaat as usual! hope u got my email. how i wish i cud take part in ur quiz tonite..hav fun! love u xxxxxxxx
Adam
Hey hey, I got your answer phone message yesterday - much appreciated the moral support. I have a new number now though so will text it to you later. Am desperately trying to put off having to do my summative work, its just no fun. Rehearsals went much better yesterday so am in more of a positive frame of mind. I was out on the river this morning and it was like minus two degs outside (no joke) and even though I was wearing gloves my fingers feel like i have burnt them (am a bit worried i have frost bite) eeeekkk ah well... Hope you have a fab day. Love ya x x x
Rachel
hola caroleen
sounds like ur having agreattime. i only just found this so admit ive only had time to read 2days entry bt was v amusing! have my emails been reachingu ? doesnt it bother u that the public school boys can read thislol
have an ace time sweetie xxxxxx
Aderm
Hey - so the interview today was ok; not the best. It would seem that everybody has applied for Matsulu project like me so there is very tough comp. I could possibly be put on another placement though. Will find out on the 5th feb. Hope you are having a fab time still... I did refer to you and some of your experiences a couple of times today, thanks to the journal, to back up my lines of argument - so merci beaucoup! Must go off to rehearsals now. Chat soon, love ya x x x x
Adam :)
South Africa interview 2mo - ahhhh - will let you know how it goes. Went shopping the other day - saved myself a grand total of £90 thanks to bargain sale shopping, was very impressed. Managed to get two ralph lauren polo shirts (reduced from £65 each to £29.50 each!!!!) two pairs of shoes, and a pair of jeans. And had a fab day out in Newcastle too! Been here almost a week and done sod all in terms of work lol - oooopppssss. Anyhow - am gonna head to bed and try and get a decent amount of sleep for a change. Love ya loads and missin ya lots x x x x x x x x
Fran
Tata Coombe - ace. Have you learnt anymore Wolof yet? I feel an adequate response to the teacher/general child abuser who called your arse big needs to be thought of. Or maybe you could just organise the thousands of small children you teach into a sort of vengeance army? Doesn't sound like it'd be too hard to inspire violence. Wish I was there-it sounds so cool. The people sound really nice. Wish London was as good; instead I have to contend with rain and a keira knightley look-alike. You think you've got problems with skinny tanned girl. This may actually be Keira Knightley. Sigh. Made a tit of myself today. Anne is doing a play and requested my presence at the auditions. Was quite pleased until I realised I was the dead body prop. Marvellous. Speak to uze soon!
Heie
caroline i wish i was there with u along with the dead rats. just thought id tell u, i stayed in last nite, by myself, being the loser that i am (even my rents were out at a madame bennets partay!) and after watching harry potter, i saw niptuck on sky one, id forgotten how amazing it is!! anyyyyway, love you x x x x x x
Adam
lol that dead rat sounds grossssseeee!!! makes me chuckle the thought of your reaction as you would have seen it! Its almost 10pm and I still haven't packed my suitcases for the palava that will be the return to Uni 2mo! I made the most yum chocolate trifle today (with a little help from Delia) - i promise i will show you how to make it, tis v. simple, you will truly appreciate it I'm sure. It has been crazy to think you have been there like two weeks already, really doesn't feel long since you have been gone... Anyhow I must go and sort my things out. Continue to have a fab time. Love ya x x x x
Adammmmm
It's great to hear about all the stuff you are doing! Remember to keep looking on the positive side of things... my interview for SA isn't all that far away now...aahhhh - hope you have had a lovely evening. Love you x x x x
caroline!
heeeeeeey!! my god that beach looks amazing!!is that where u are?!if it is im on the first plane to u!!it hasnt stopped raining here for blloody ages...i think englands going to sink soon...how are u though my love?!!glad to u got a marriage proposal..its a lot more than ive bloody gotten.perhaps our name might have some luck in senegal!!love u trillionsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx