I just got back from a little San Kaw vacation (Kaw is people of, like people from my village, Niasso, are Niasso Kaw) to Teryia Bugu, a resort-type place located on the Bani River, between San and Bla. Jen had been before with her mom when she was here for a visit. Since part of our group is getting ready to finish their service, we went for a weekend together.
Teryia Bugu, described to me by our cross cultural trainer in pre-service training as paradise, was just that. With beautiful river views and a multitude of big, leafy trees, we spent three days relaxing by the pool, walking through the jatropha groves, and just generally enjoying ourselves. There were peacocks wandering around the grounds, and lots of other beautiful birds singing from the trees surrounding the pool. Which, might I mention, had a huge slide!
After spending most of the second day at the pool, reading, playing, napping, we strolled through the town of Teryia Bugu, down a road lined with Eucalyptus and mango trees. Later, we treated ourselves to a very nice dinner, and ended the night with a bon fire under the stars and s’mores.
Of course, it had to come to an end. The HoBo’s, the volunteers who came to Mali the year before us, had a COS conference to get to. (COS - close of service) Amazing to imagine that we’ll be in their shoes a year from now!
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