Alys In Africa

Leaving wasn’t quite like when I left America two years ago; it was more of an emotional twist. It hurts more to say “I hope to see you agai...

 The Senegalese don’t really celebrate birthdays. Case in point: I returned a few days after my youngest brother Saliou’s birthday and when ...

About half way, or one month, into PST (pre service training) PC Senegal has a special ceremony for the newest stage in which they announce ...

Hotel Fana Courtyard The end of a volunteer’s service is marked by a three day Close of Service (or COS) Conference put on by Peace Corps...

Back at Jazz Fest, because this story is so grand I split it into two…

Promotional Poster One of the last big projects of my service took place at the 19 th annual Jazz Festival in Saint Louis, Senegal. A fo...