- people drive on the right side of the road
- pedestrians do not have the right of way
- turning circles are far more frequently found than traffic lights
- iced bissap makes a good just about almost makes up for my slurpie/popsicle deprivation
- the official language is French
- the most commonly spoken language is Wolof
- Wolof is a spoken language, not a written (hence my difficulty in learning it)
- I have yet to find wheat bread
- the Senegalese eat a typical French breakfast of baguette, cafe au lait, and whatever spread you choose (usually either butter, chocolate, or cheese)
- Baguettes are served with just about every meal
- Vegetables are typical added into dishes when being prepared, but taken out before served
- Rice is as much of a staple to the Senegal diet as baguettes and fish
- the last school year was almost wiped out because the professors were on strike so often
- the professors went on strike last year because the government wasn't fully paying them
- the government pays for school, therefore college education is virtually free
- mango season ended in september, if not earlier
- even with mango season over, you can still find some mangos which are still delicious
- school started this week, in October.
- You must greet and shake each persons hand when entering a room
- electricity and water do not run on a regular basis
- a lot of riots have broken out recently because President Wade did not follow through with his problem to fix this electricity problem
- pointy, closed-toed shoes are very popular
- almost all jewelry that ive seen comes from China
...Will add more later, feel free to comment with additions.
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