A few updates

The Gambia is a beautiful place!  So far all is well!  The days have been filled with language training (mandinka, woloof, and pular) and some environmental introductions as well.  And lots of immunizations!
The weather is nice but hot and humid...just like bama!  Tomorrow I will find out what language I will be speaking for the remainder of my time here.  At the end of the week I will move to my training village and will be living with a host family for 8 weeks.
Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.  More to come soon!  Love you all very much!

This was the sunset on the beach today!

Me & my new buddy Lucia

Holding a python!

African puff adder

Greetings from The Gambia!

After several days of traveling and not much sleep, I made it to The Gambia!
Might have internet access for the next week, but not sure.
We got our cell phones today, if you would like to contact me, you must dial 011 220 first, then my number, 7339832.
I can receive calls and text messages for free, and apparently the most inexpensive way for you is to use skype to call my cell! You can also use an international calling card....
Please keep in touch through mail and/or phone calls as much as possible!
Thank you for all of your love and support!
I'll post more details later about all of these new experiences!