The Truth: Feeling Angry, Depressed, and Lost
The truth is that I have been doing an awful job of keeping up with this blog. I haven’t written about half the things I’ve planned on...
One of the few female Alkalos (Village Chiefs) in West Africa
Last week I had the privledge of meeting Fatou Danso, the Alkalo (Village Chief) of Kaba Kama, a village on the outskirts of Basse in the...
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and fabulous New Year! #basse #thegambia #holiday
A Day in the Life: Village Edition
#basse #thegambia #tostan #village
New Years & Cross Dressing
The Muslim New Year was celebrated here in Basse this past Monday and Tuesday during which I learned about a new Gambian and apparently...
3.5 Months in The Gambia
It’s been three and half months living here in The Gambia. It has not been easy. Maybe that’s why it’s been so difficult to write...
Explore Basse on a Hunt for the Perfect Birthday Gift
My grandmother is turning 90 years old this month! My family got together for a reunion and early birthday celebration over Labor Day...
The Facts: The Gambia & Basse
The Gambia GEOGRAPHY Location: Western Africa bordering Senegal and the North Atlantic Ocean Area: 11,295 sq km; slightly less than twice...
Motorbiking Around the URR
Just another day at the office! Motorbiking around the Gambia's Upper River Region (URR) to visit villages with my boss. #basse...
Meet my Boss!
This is a short video of my boss, the amazing Ansou Kambaye, made a few years back when he was the Assistant to the Naional Coordinator....
