West African International Softball Tournament…WAIST

West African International Softball Tournament…WAIST
Next week I’m going on vacation. I’m here in Bamako now. Every year there’s a softball tournament in Dakar, Senegal. PC Volunteers from nearby countries form teams to compete in the softball tournament. I’m going this year. I’m really looking forward to it. Even more so, I’m looking forward to vacation. I need a vacation!!! The last one I took was in Ghana, and that was nearly a year ago. I should have taken one sooner, but the time has come. I’m looking forward to the tournament and doing some touristy stuff. I’m not exactly sure of the number of PCVs going, but we’re taking a bus from Bamako to the Kayes Region, spending the night there, and leaving for Dakar. It’s the same on the way back. All in all, going to take 4 days of travel-2 there and 2 back. I heard it’s a rough ride. It’d be nice to fly, but soooo not in my budget. Maybe one day. I’m really looking forward to buying new fabric from Senegal. In Ghana, I bought all kinds of fabric, and the especially the famous Kente cloth. I don’t know why I buy it. All of it is just sitting in my suitcase. I did want tailors here to make clothes for me w/ it, but I think I might hold on to it all until I get back to the states and have a professional tailor make clothes for me. I really like this fabric and just don’t want to be disappointed. And of course, I’m ready for the Senegalese entrees!! It’s been hard eating Malian food lately. I’ve broken away from the traditional rice and sauce and have just been eating salads. My host family’s not pleased. So, the next time I can tell you all about my trip to Dakar. See you soon!!