Mary's Journey to Senegal

Current Location

Dakar, Senegal

Salaam alaikum! (Greetings, peace be upon you!) I'm currently living in Dakar, Senegal conducting research on Gorée Island and the House of Slaves! I'm so excited to share my journey with you all!

Logbooks

A Bit About Dakar

Read the Logbook below to get a fuller picture of what it's like to live in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal!

Journals

My time in Senegal has been one of the most exciting of my life; new adventures and experiences, improving my French and taking in a completely different culture
Farewell

Reflections on 3.5 months in Senegal!

Field Notes

While there is a lot of plastic waste in Dakar (largely from people having to purchase bottled water), people find creative ways to recycle; several of the flowerpots in this mini garden on Goree Island are made from recycled water jugs!
Water Access in Dakar

Learn about access to clean drinking water in Senegal!

Albums

Because it was a rural region, access to water was scarce; my friends and I actually bathed in the waterfall, which was a beautiful experience
Beyond Dakar

In this album, I highlight some of the sites in the area in and around Senegal that just so happen to be outside of Dakar.  This country has so much to offer outiside of this city!