This past weekend, our friends threw us a baby shower. They were not only quite generous with their time in preparing a wonderful get together, but they included a Senegalese flair to the entire event.
Sure they had the typical crudites and appetizers that one has for a party, but since I had requested one of my favorite dishes, theibou-djaga, the main course was totally Senegalese. Thiebou-djien and theibou-djaga are both rice and fish dishes and for many at the party it was the first time they had tried it. Incredible since all of them have been here longer than we have!
The best part was the music. Our friends throwing the shower had gotten a traditional African music group to come perform. Gusi, Papi and I loved it. What a great send-off. This little one was "made in Africa", loves his thieb (via my taste buds) and moved to the beat of the djembe drums that were beating that day. All four of us had a great time at the shower.
I told our friends that this was better than Gusi's shower because it was a uniquely flavored family event. The music, the food, the friends, the families all getting together to celebrate us was quite special. I will be happy to return to Dakar after the birth knowing that I am coming home to such a loving group of people.
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