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Friday, March 21, 2008

Hello from Dakar Senegal


Hello everyone.
The first day in Africa is done and it was amazing. We arrived at about 5:20 this morning. We have been up must of the time besides taking a couple hour naps.
We worked with some local ministry people today and we talked about the culture and language. After talking with them they sent us on a scavenger hunt. We all split into two teams. Ben, Kirsten, and myself all went on a mission to find cookies, bananas, and to make a phone call. We also were told to greet the people we passed in the
Senegalese welcome. It was very fun to be out in the culture and observing the people.
The meals that were made for us were wonderful. We enjoyed the day and I am happy to say that we areall looking forward to sleeping in a bed and not an airplane tonight.

Sadie Slager
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  1. Anonymous22 March, 2008 02:10

    I am somewhat envious of you as you are in Senegal.
    Just a year ago 16 of us in Belgium were days away from leaving for DKR. Many of them are remembering and longing to go back.
    May the Lord help and use you as you are in Senegal.
    Daniel Liberek

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