Comments on: New Continent, New Family https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/ Global Citizen Year immerses HS grads in developing nations to live and work on the frontlines of today's global challenges during a gap year. Tue, 03 Oct 2017 01:38:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Marcela https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516678 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 01:38:00 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516678 Oh my god Erik! I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog! I can’t wait to hear more about your experiences, it sounds like you are having an amazing time.

I must admit, that I read this part out loud in a very Californian accent: “After the vet visit we took a taxi back out to the turnoff to the farm, and walked the mile back home.”

Miss you bud! Have an amazing time and keep the blogs coming!

m

]]> By: Kim Lockett https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516472 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:47:15 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516472 Erik, I have commented three times, but none have shown up. Reading your blog made my day last Thursday. And so many people have mentioned it to me! We love your stories. So glad to hear you made it back to your family, and that it felt like home. Love you!

]]> By: Henry Yeary https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516431 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 03:34:25 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516431 I literally couldn’t have loved this post more. I’m eager for more, and wish I was with you out there in Senegal, but Ecuador’s calling – and just like you… it’s starting to feel like home. Sending you love brother, i’ll see you soon!

]]> By: Suzanne and Bill Heinrich https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516342 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 06:50:07 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516342 . Does your cell phone have a camera? Can you include photos? Would love to see your family, and as Uncle Erik mentioned, the landscape. Keep savoring this great experience! Suzanne]]> Hey Ndongo Fall,
Love your new name!
Love the fun and engaging way you describe your new life!
Love that you are getting totally into it!
Will be delighted to get the next chapter 😉.
Does your cell phone have a camera?
Can you include photos?
Would love to see your family, and as Uncle Erik mentioned, the landscape.
Keep savoring this great experience!
Suzanne

]]> By: Mom https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516336 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 02:53:31 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516336 Erik, reading this blog really made my day yesterday! Too bad about the huckleberry jam though. I was especially happy to hear that the journey back to your family was smooth and that it felt like home when you got there. Yeah!

]]> By: Mom https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516330 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 01:55:02 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516330 Reading this made my day, Erik! Too bad about the huckleberry jam though. I was especially happy to hear that you made it back to your family more easily and that it felt like home when you arrived.

]]> By: Jean https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516315 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:26:25 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516315 What a great description of your first days on the family farm. We can see that you’re adapting very well to mishaps as well as new experiences, and all while learning a new language.. I especially enjoyed your tale of the 4 cars and 2-1/2 hours to get to Theis.

]]> By: Mom https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516312 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:56:42 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516312 I loved reading this yesterday morning; it made my day! Bummer about the jam though. I shared your post on my FB page and you have lots of fans 🙂 Glad to hear your return trip was less eventful and even happier to know that arriving there felt like home. How’s Fauna? Did she make it?

]]> By: Mary Noble https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516306 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:03:19 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516306 Eric!

This is so wonderful. Great writing! I’m really happy for you to have the West African experience. Your descriptions and details are fantastic. You are taking me right back to my Mali days 25 years ago. Sure things are still the same for the most part. Have you experienced “mango mouth” yet?

Your friendships with the other volunteers will last a lifetime.
Look forward to Part 2!

]]> By: Kerry Wood https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516303 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 03:54:44 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516303 What an amazing adventure you’re going to have, Erik! I love how you refer to your host family as your actual family, your parents, your siblings – very endearing. They sound like a wonderful family. Can’t wait to read the next installment!

-Kerry (and Olivia and Mikey)

]]> By: Jenny Johnson https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516288 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 22:42:21 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516288 I love this blog! You are a good writer, Erik, I feel like I’m getting to know your new home place through reading your words. Does your family speak only Wolof? Is everyone very busy all the time or is there down time? If so, I am curious what people do there in their down time.

]]> By: Uncle Erik https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/new-continent-new-family/#comment-516272 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:24:09 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=36637#comment-516272 Thanks Erik, your description makes me feel like I’m right there, only without the rope burns! With all the physical work you are doing, I bet you are not missing having a weight room nearby. What is the landscape in your area like — desert? grass? brush? Are there hills nearby? Rivers or lakes (hint, hint)?

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