Chechaouen

A little taste of Morocco.

Le Retour

Agsi naa!

After 2.5 years, I have returned to the US for good! It was tough to leave my Senegalese host family, work partners, and friends for the last time. These people will be a part of me for a long time to come and I hope very much to get back to Senegal before too too long.

That being said, it is great to be home. I left Senegal March 12th, traveled for two weeks in Morocco, and returned home the 26th. It's been good to spend some time with my parents, and I look forward to catching up with my friends in the US.

I'd like to address the 'Are you going through culture shock?' question. My answer is: Not really, I was here 3 months ago so it's not that crazy. The only things I've had to get used to are the Chicago weather, hearing English around me all the time, and eating dinner early. I suppose it will also feel weird not getting on a plane to cross an ocean any time soon...

There will be more to come on both sides of the equation: the end of my Senegal experience and the new life in America. It will take me months and years to process the last 2.5 years, and it may take me as long to tell about it, so this blog is not done.