Our Gambian Family

Jalika

14 years old.

Pretty much like me. Pretty tom-boyish, likes to pull up her fano (wrap skirt) and run. Strong minded and willed-with attitude to spare. She likes to joke around with Ansumana (Andy). Her nickname for him is “Bread” (because he likes to eat bread all the time). Her nickname for me is “Groundnut” (because I’m always eating peanuts called groundnuts here). We call her “chocolate” (because she likes to eat chocolate on her bread).

Her favorite book is The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. She has been running the library night for a few weeks, she is very good at being in charge and checking for damage in the books.

**Her outfit in these pictures was bought especially for her schools "InterHouse" sports competition. Girls don't normally wear Western style dress, but for some occasions they choose to.
***Next Post: Meet Alieu!