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The Toubab Manual | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? June 14, 2016. June 15, 2016. Toubab: adjective; the Wolof word for Western things, including people. Sa yere toubab: your western clothes. Often a name for people who are Western. Toubak: the Puular variation. Shout out to these Toubabs Stephanie Lachman, Sage Jordan, and Michael MacIndoe for their contribution to the ideas in this post. You now have your own toubab living in your community! Don’t be alarmed if your Toubab does not emerge from their room until...
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Senegal Facts | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? Population – 13.6 million. 73rd most populous country. 88th largest country in the world – roughly. Size of South Dakota. The US is the third largest, behind only Russia and Canada. Independence – April 4th, 1960. Capital – Dakar. There are 36 languages spoken in Senegal. French, Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka, Bambara, Serer. President – Macky Sall. The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar is the tallest statute in Africa Built 2010. My Blog post on Senegal. On Peac...
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My inspiration | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? April 30, 2016. 8221; Meaning I missed you more and we went on playing our little games. This has got me to thinking about how fortunate I am to pursue my dreams. I’m able to travel and do the work I want. Many are not this lucky. In this blog, I want to talk about and thank all the people who have gotten me where I am today. Hair and Pants are a BIG deal →. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:.
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A Day in the Life of Massara Ba | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? A Day in the Life of Massara Ba. January 14, 2016. My local name is Massara Ba. Surprisingly, this is not a Peace Corps wide privilege. Only certain posts get local names, thankfully Senegal is one of them! I am named after my great grandmother. My host dad (baay) named me after his maternal grandmother, My host grandma (moom)’s mother. A post about my family will come soon, inchallah. Monday – Altine – looma day. A very typical day –. Sometimes I take a nap. Nap...
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News | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? Here are some articles I found interesting about Senegal and development in general:. In Senegal, A Coastal Region Sees Resurgence. Senegal: School Feeding Program in Senegal Goes Local. Ditch the Euphemism: Menstrual Hygiene Day Calls Out Period Taboos. Something Unprecedented is Happening in the Gambia. See What The ‘Cool People’ Are Wearing In Four Cities In Africa. Q&A: Ofeibea Quist-Arcton’s Breakfast With Anthony Bourdain. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. I'm a...
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? A Love Letter to Senegal. September 15, 2016. September 15, 2016. It is 91 degrees outside, but the humidity is stifling. The weather app says the real feel is 109 degrees, an 18 degree difference. How is this scientifically possible? I’m running around town like a chicken with my head cut off. The reason? 8221; With their little, Sandy hands out stretched already they are eager to greet me. I finally find some solace after a tough morning. I love your acceptance....
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? Peace Be With You – Living in a Muslim Country. November 20, 2015. November 20, 2015. Asalamu alaykum – peace be with you. This is a greeting I hear about 100 times a day. It’s an arabic greeting widely used in Senegal. Walking into the compound and asking for something before saying this words is a huge cultural faux pas. “Where’s my greeting! 8221; Someone will surely shout. In Wolof greetings, Asalamu Alaykum. Are you in peace? Are y’all in peace? This is a princi...
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An Ode to Senegal | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? An Ode to Senegal. March 2, 2016. March 2, 2016. We arrived on March First. That makes 365 days exactly. 52 weeks. A million trillion minutes and an eternity ‘ s worth of seconds. I came to this beautiful country March 1st, 2015. Senegal. I have so many emotions Has it really been a year already? At the same time, it also feels like, “has it only been a year? This is absolutely necessary to be a successful PCV. Times can be hard, trying, and down right stressful ...
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A Love Letter to Senegal | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? A Love Letter to Senegal. September 15, 2016. September 15, 2016. It is 91 degrees outside, but the humidity is stifling. The weather app says the real feel is 109 degrees, an 18 degree difference. How is this scientifically possible? I’m running around town like a chicken with my head cut off. The reason? 8221; With their little, Sandy hands out stretched already they are eager to greet me. I finally find some solace after a tough morning. I love your acceptance....
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September | 2016 | WanderNuck
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Where in the world is Ali Jo Nuckles? A Love Letter to Senegal. September 15, 2016. September 15, 2016. It is 91 degrees outside, but the humidity is stifling. The weather app says the real feel is 109 degrees, an 18 degree difference. How is this scientifically possible? I’m running around town like a chicken with my head cut off. The reason? 8221; With their little, Sandy hands out stretched already they are eager to greet me. I finally find some solace after a tough morning. I love your acceptance....
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