A few more pictures from Île de Gorée…...Read More

Yesterday the group visited the UNESCO world heritage site of Ile de Gorée. Coming to this island is usually an experience of mixed feelings for participants, as it’s incredibly beautiful yet is a place with a horrific past. It has been said......Read More

This morning we sat under a baobab tree and reviewed some basic sayings in Wolof.  After a few days on the peaceful island of Niodior, where everyone knows their neighbors and there are no cars, we are starting to settle into a slower and simpler......Read More

Hello friends & family of Senegal: Music & Mysticism participants! The instructors in the field, Jenny & Samba, have passed along the message that Allegra, Nalini, and Erlene have expressed that they are all really grateful to be having......Read More

It has been a joy to see the faces of our participants with people we love and hold dear in Senegal. Allegra is pictured here with Oulaye, the wife of my Senegalese brother, Mbouille. Mbouille and I led the first Dragons program in Senegal way back......Read More

Hello friends and family of participants on the Senegal: Music & Mysticism program! We wanted to let you know that our very small group consisting of three curious travelers arrived in Senegal yesterday and have embarked upon their first full......Read More

Dear Travelers ~ Allegra, Erlene & Nalini ~ We’ve been enjoying your thoughtful Yak Yak reflections as well as your important logistical questions. Each time we hear from you, the excitement builds for your upcoming journey. The other......Read More

Hello Senegal: Music & Mysticism participants! We are eagerly awaiting the start of your program. As you pack your bags we wanted to send a note regarding self standing mosquito nets. A lot of participants really enjoy having these in Senegal as......Read More

Dear Senegal 2019 Participants, Welcome to the Dragons community and your course’s Yak Board! You can think of your Yak Board as an online group journal and virtual bulletin board. Pre-course, your instructors will use the board to introduce......Read More