regla
American expat in Senegal
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About me
American
Lives in La Somone, Mbour
Speaks English and some Wolof
Registration: 08 October 2009
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hello Alonzo and wife. Welcome to Senegal. You will have a wonderful life here. I have lived here for nine years (also retired -- early). It's a shame, but I do not personally know any AA's in Dakar. We live in Somone which is about 1.5 ... Read More
African american needing information by Meemzy
Hello Everyone, I'm so happy that I've found this forum. I have a few questions and hopefully you can help me out. My husband and I are Muslim, he's a Mouride and really wants to move to Touba city. We're both African Americans ...
Hello Meemzy: Thinking of taking the plunge are you? Well good -- it is always good to explore new worlds. As you know Senegal, and Touba explicitly, is the home of Mourides. My husband is also Mouride. We have lived in Senegal for nine years. ... Read More
Healthcare in Senegal
I have had good experience with both public and private medical care. I have had public MRI in Thies. Most often I go to my private doctor for everything. Also go to private dentist (whose fees are far better than the US -- dental and medical) ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Hereandbeyond: That is a broad question with so many variables. I can't give you a dollar figure per se because it depends on your situation. Retired with a pension, social security? If you have those or one of those, you can probably live ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi, What kind of information are you looking for? Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Please consider their education as well. My grandson went to school here for two years -- when he returned to the states they put him back one year because he had missed a lot of English studies. Also a consideration. He has been back home now ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Additionally, I have never had malaria (knock on wood) and I have never been inocculated. I also drink the water. Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi. I know how hard it must be to think your boys will be away from you, but seriously on the malaria side -- don't worry about it. Your husband is correct. My grandson lived with me for two years here and if I thought he seemed like he had a ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Stephanie, I hope your move will be uneventful and your life in Gambia peaceful, healthy, and prosperous. My best to you and blessings without number! Regina Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Nilton: Yes there are a few here. Regards, Regina Gaye Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Tarakha - let me know when you arrive. Thanks, Regla Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Joelyn: Well because I am retired -- I do absolutely whatever I feel like doing for the day. I have a housekeeper, so domestic chores are not included in what I want to do. I crotchet, have a small perfume oil business that I run -- mostly ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Joelyn: Glad to hear from you again. I understand being anxious, however, your beginning is only a 2-4 week vacation. You are not moving to the moon. This is Africa and it is a wonderful experience. I came here twice before I decided I could ... Read More
Wireless Internet & Cell Phone in Senegal by Trina
Hello everyone, I will be in Senegal for about one month and would like to bring my laptop along. Is there wireless internet in Dakar? I will actually be staying in Golf. If so, how does it work? Also, I will be back and forth between Senegal ...
Hi Trina, No problem on laptops or cell phones. There are many cyber cafes with internet connection. You can buy a phone that has a double space for SIM cards. I believe you can put the senegal number on one and the other the guinean number. ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Joelyn: Good to hear from you. My husband and I are retired (early). We sold our house in Los Angeles and moved here. We have one young one in the house that goes to an international school here in Somone. The cost of living is almost ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hi Trina. It would be nice to meet you and your husband. Will you be staying in Saly Golf? If so, we are only minutes away. I live in Somone. My phone number is 77-408-3569. I am also on Skype at regina.gaye. I will give you my email address ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal by regla
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ...
Hello army.... My name is Regina "Amina" Gaye. Good to hear from you. I live in La Somone, which is about 1-2 hours (depending on traffic) outside Dakar. My husband and I have lived here for four years. He is Senegalese. We moved here from Los ... Read More
QUERY
Hi, saw your post at the expat forum. Have you moved to Senegal yet? The Mbour/Saly/la Somone area is great for retirement. I have lived here for almost four years now. I have built a home, but there are placesm for rent. If you are still ... Read More
African Americans Living In Senegal
With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August ... Read More