This morning when Cori and I finally got out our door to go "shopping" for some fabric for dresses for weddings that we both have coming up to go to, we looked around and up and it looked like it had and was going to rain! For those of you who don't know, this is dry season. But indeed, it had rained and it sprinkled off and on throughout the day. It was a nice change. I think they call it a "mango rain", though it seems rather early for that.

We went downtown and I bought a few things that I had been looking for and then Cori and I were looking for some "henna" (the dye that women from India use to dye their hands and feet). We had no idea how to say it in French or Wolof and then these two Senegalese guys came along and helped us out. They were brothers and took us to their sister's shop where we bought our henna and then of course since they did us a favor, we followed them to their shop. This was an adventure. I'm starting to learn to keep my orientation when we go down into winding markets. We went into their shop which was quite lovely and started bargaining for a table cloth that I wanted before I left and figured today was just as good a day as any. Long story short, if you ever are in need of a compliment, head to downtown Dakar and talk to the Senegalese guys. Elij-one of the guys told Cori to tell me that I was beautiful. And he proceeded to help us get a decent price from his brother! :) Nice guy, I wish him well.

So our trip was successful and we now have fabric to get some dresses made. I love Dakar adventures. When you step out your door in Dakar, you never know where the day will take you. :) I love adventure and surprise. This place is sometimes a good fit for me.