(Picture – This was my first day and my first introduction to a local scam)
In January 2011 it was my pleasure to take up a UN Volunteer position with the Ministry of Planning in The Gambia, Africa. The challenge was to assist the Ministry with the development of a National Economic Development Plan which was to be called the Programme for Accelerated Growth and Employment – (The PAGE). It was a year of exploration and discovery.
This is the first of a number of Photo Albums that were shared. In this album you will get a vista of my first impressions from the view from my first temporary apartment, the street it was located on, a festival and glimpses of the many new scenes which I witnessed in those very early days.
From Gambia – a new adventure. Posted by William Pardy on 1/16/2011 (55 items)
- First view-in daylight frm my temp apartment
- And another
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- Jitneys/Marshrukas
- Talk about balance
- My first Gambian scam
- Locals Market
- Road near my temp apartment
- Palm Beach
- Same beach
- And another
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- Differet place on Palm Beach
- and here
- and here
- and here
- Visit to a local market near Work
- A few Colleagues
- More local market
- and another
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- Fishing Harbour
- Fishing Harbour2
- Fishing Harbour3
- Fishing Harbour4
- Fish Handling facilities
- Shrimp Vendor
- Super Jumbo Shrimp
- A "Roots" festival in Bajul
- More people come
- Waiting for the President
- And these people too
- Festival participants
- Even drummers
- And young drummers
- Traditional coustumes?
- Banjul Harbour
- And its beach
- A well loaded ferry boat – like marine atlantic
- Theseguys are hanging out everywhere
- A long ways from the pasture
- A beautiful beach
- Young swimmers
- Views while waiting for my ride in the morning
- A real Corner Store
- On our way to school
- No uniform – not ready
- Looking lost
- Escorted by mom
- This story epitomizes the magic of hope. I am quite proud of this young lady. Sainab…
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