Saturday: Arrived at Wichita airport at horrifically early hour and met Kendra, a participant from my school. Flew with her to Chicago, then continued to JFK by myself. Met Isaac and Dan while waiting for flight – scoped out potential classmates.
Saturday night – Sunday morning: Long flight on South African Airlines. Chatted with my seatmate: a nice middle-aged woman from Durban, South Africa returning from a visit to her daughter. Took a few laps to prevent blood clotting. Watched “Paris, Je T’Aime” pour pratiquer mon francais – liked Natalie Portman’s clip, even though it was in English.
Sunday: Arrived at horrifically early hour and managed to meet my fellow CIEE participants on the flight while figuring out how to check in to customs. Was greeted by very perky program assistant Elizabeth on the bus as we watched the scenery fly by – Dakar definitely puts the “development” in developing nation – everything seemed unfinished – was assigned to Arc-en-ciel (Rainbow) dorm with others from SAA flight – ate breakfast and chatted with others – figured out how to use the télécentre with Kalii – went for a cab ride after lunch with her and Shelby to explore downtown – turned out to be an awesome decision – able to see famous Dakar landmarks and how cheap everything is here! - day seemed to last forever!!!
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