Last post from Lala

I leave for the airport in 30 minutes, and I have no idea where to begin. This day is finally here and now that it is, I don't know how/what to feel.

So, I just got a call and the plane is broken. TIA. So, I won't be leaving in 30 minutes, but hopefully I will leave tonight.

This past week has been a whirlwind of emotions for me. I hope I never forget the lessons I've learned or the people I've met.

the quote for Malians
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same."~ Flavia Weedn ~


the quote for my amazing PCV friends
"Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget."~ G. Randolf ~


the quote for me
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” ~Dr. Suess~

Lindsey's Village

I had a great time at Nana's (Lindsey) village. There was a fete (with dancing of course!). We also did a lot of greeting, card playing, and reminiscing.

Eating degay on the bus before it left

The lizard that scared the bejebezs out of me (a kid came in the house to get it)

Dancing at the fete

Lala and Ya at school (her dad is a director)

Video- 5:53 am

Beef...it's what's for dinner

Hanging out by the side of the road...I have seen happier days
The broken down bachee...I waited 2 hours and then got my bike down and biked to a nearby village and grabbed a bus home

Paris

Yea! I finally went out the right door and was able to find the right bus! Beautiful garden I stumbled uponI don't think a ped egg could help my feet, but I'm trying it.

St. Eustache Museum D'Orsay

Museum Rodin


Notre Dame

View from the bell tower of Notre Dame

Pizza + me = all smiles

The Louvre

Paris was amazing! Maybe after China, I'll end up living in Paris. Who knows?

May 3
After my moms' experience with Air Marroc, I didn't check any bags. The flight was uneventful. In Casablanca, I laid down on the floor, near some statues, but out of the walk way. I was next to a statue, so I can only imagine how many pictures I'm in! (When I woke up, lots of people were posing next to the statues). I slept for a few hours. When I awoke, I went down to Air Marrocs' customer "service". According to the customer service lady, my mom's bag is in Atlanta. She sent them a message. Sigh. I wish I believed her. I safely made it to Paris and was going to explore, but fell asleep instead.

May 4

I woke up and had a divine chocolate crossant with hot chocolate. My morning consisted of searching for a place that would convert CFA to euros. I could not find a single place that would take my CFA.

I'm out of time. More to come!