It's almost impossible to imagine that I will be leaving Dakar four weeks from tomorrow. I have been feeling very emotional and weepy. The greatest sadness for me will be saying goodbye to the members of Youth English Society. It's hard to believe that I came here six weeks ago with the question of whether I would go back to teaching, whether I was still capable and still had the energy for it.
Despite (or perhaps in part because of) some bumps with the group, who are brilliant and talented and focused beyond any group I have worked with before but not always as accountable as I would like, I find myself inspired, engaged, and able to come to my work with new energy and clarity.
More later...
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