A snapshot of our journey east toward Kadiogne

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Luke Klein

The boxes of school supplies were tied to the roof of our sept-places.

[left to right: Mark, Diane, Laura, Younousse, Amadou, and Michelle]

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Luke Klein

The dust was particularly thick during our journey east. We were glad to see it clear up considerably as we approached the village.

Photograph by
Laura Bishop

 

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Luke Klein

Much of the village turned out to welcome us. Here, Oumar (the village spokesman) spoke about the importance of friendship and family connections, which had allowed our relationship with Kadiogne to be established.

Photograph by
Laura Bishop

Oumar (standing), Luke, and the son of the chief of Kadiogne (in the turban)

 

Many of the elders had gathered in this large room to welcome us. The younger people and children crowded around the door and windows.

 

Michelle with a woman who delivered a warm greeting and a wonderful speech about the important contributions that the women of the village make to ensure the success of village life.

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Luke Klein

Communication during this welcome required an interesting process: as Oumar spoke in Pulaar (the language of this region of Senegal), Younousse would translate from Pulaar to French, and then Luke would translate from French to English.

 

 

Photograph by
Laura Bishop

 
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