Fishing Trip #3 Charter Videos

Fishing Trip #3 Charter

Gabbie and I joined Wayne, his kids, and his dad on a fishing trip today. We brought in two small tunas and one big dolphin fish. Finally, some action!

Maison des Esclaves

Built in 1786, this housed both slaves and slave owners. The top section for the owners and the bottom dungeon for slaves. There was a section for adult males, adult females, teens, and children. When I walked in to where the children were kept (pictured) I got the chills.

Goree Island

Today Gabbie, Stacey and I took the SS Beer (no joke) to Goree Island today. It was about a thirty minute ferry boat ride from Dakar. The colonial architecture was cool to see and the island had somewhat of a peaceful vibe. The island was a trading post where slaves along with other things were shipped across the Atlantic.

Diving in Senegal

This is more of Gabbie's thing, diving in Senegal. I have participated once, before Halloween, we carved pumpkins underwater. Gabs went on a ship wreck dive and that's where the pic.s of the eel and Butterfly fish come from.

Here Fishy Fishy

Attempt #2 with the fly rod and no success. A guy near me was pulling 'em in. He had a spinner ans was using shrimp. I had a shrimp pattern on? Maybe it was the wind, maybe it was where I was standing? Next week I am taking a charter and hopefully will catch some fish. For now, It's the market. I haven't given up and next time I am going out early.

Fishing

My fly fishing gear has arrived and I went out last weekend with my boss Wayne. We didn't catch anything, but it was nice being out near the water anyway. I guess December is a good Month for sea bass. I have recently discovered a good spot right behind my house. Check out this video sent by Wayne:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bV6XUPGzls&feature=related

The drive is the the house next door to mine and the fishing spot is where I walk Buddy. The fish will one day be mine!

Give a Hoot

Senegal is very beautiful in some places, but no matter where you go, there is always garbage. I don't get how people can just put their trash on the ground like that. There is no system for garbage, there are no cans or recycling centers. To get rid of it, people burn it. It's really sad for me to see. I guess it's real in the way that I see now how much garbage people really go through. In the states there is a system and we don't see it. We can ignore it. Here it's in your face, it's everywhere. The pictures are of a hike we went on and a potential fishing spot as well. It's beautiful, but trashed. This is Senegal! So much potential but no structure and little education. Plastic is a huge problem. When I go swimming in the ocean, bags get caught on my arms and legs. Where ever I walk, there is trash. The weird thing is, I am getting used to it. I don't register it anymore, it's just part of the scenery. SAD!

It's Just One of Those Days

It's just one of those days when you feel like laying around the pool, drinking a beer, taking a nap, and relaxing a little bit. I know it's not exciting but it's whats going on right now and I thought I'd share.

Thai Food

Once a month, the social committee at ISD shows us newbees a good local restaurant. So far I have been to a Vietnamese and Thai place. The food is good! You have to wait a long time at most places, which gets annoying if it's a school night. I mean, imagine all the things you have to think of to say when you are at a table for two to three hours.

Halloween

This year Gabbie and I volunteered to help out with the annual Club Atlantique (American Club) haunted house/Halloween party. Parents of the school put it on and asked us to help out. It was fun, until about, 8:30 PM, and then I was zonked and wanted to go home. Gabbie and I also realized early on in the evening that A) we were the only other teacher volunteers and B) we were the ONLY ones there without a kid of our own. I felt like a creepy idiot. The costumes were cute and it was fun to have fun with our students.
See the picture with the boy in the red dress? When I asked him what he was he responded, "I am a lady that just quit smoking"????