Hey guys.

Latest update. We decided to get out of Kerserin, where we’d been staying and head to Tuman Tenda which is a vilage that runs a camp for tourists. All the money goes to the village and it was a welcome relief for the lack of hassle from our friends the rastas.

I can’t rate this place enough…
There was a wedding there that night too and we were invited. Will post picture when I’m home. I was dragged in to dance a solo which happens a lot. It was madder than any outdoors party I’ve ever been to. Mad Sabar and bougarabou drumming and clapping with sticks…

The next day we went to Brikama to see a master Kora player there. We had a bit of a nightmare and got stiffed slightly due to many things I won’t get into. Anyway…expensive lesson number 1. Feeling a little raw today but hopefully I’ll get over that.

I tend to swing between being really happy here and disillusioned. This is definitely difficult going especially trying to descern who’s being friendly and who wants money. I’m beginning to find my openess waning.

I’m looking forward to Famoudou’s now so because I know we have an agreement and that’s it. It’s simple and no hidden costs… thank god…

Just spent ages getting rid of spam from djembefola.com and heads wrecked so later!