GUIDE OF SÉDHIOU - Cesie

It's very funny to stop and play with the children. Laughter is
obligatory, you can be sure. Make sure that you don't fall in front of
them, because that will be all they remember and they will remind
you of it every time they see you. In the late afternoon you'll be
invited for tea. Sitting in the shadow, under a mango tree, you
discuss with your hosting family, neighbors and friends, about
everything and nothing. In these gorgeous moments you'll probably
have the chance to learn how to prepare Senegalese tea, called
ataïa, with foam in the glass just for decoration. Once back at home,
doing the dishes, playing with the children of the family... you will
be confronted with the real life and your need for analyzing it has to
wait a bit. It is guaranteed that the life of African families is filled
with strong emotions. Filled with surprises. Filled with crisis (you
have to get used
to meet animals
from early
morning on, bear
to live in a family
with all its habits,
confront yourself
with insects, play
with children who
don' t expect your
attention and get
used to the electricity cuts very common in Africa...). But one thing
is sure: living in a family allows you to discover the real Africa. Africa
from inside.
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