One week to go...

One week to go....
Wow! It's really going to happen! I pulled out some summer clothes and my passport yesterday and finally felt it. I can't wait to see the island and meet the people. All my experiences with places that had a former colonial relationship to France are now independent countries in Africa or Southeast Asia. It will be fascinating to be in a tropical country that is still considered part of France. I'm interested to find out more about the people and culture and to see the schools and lifestyle...and I can't wait to find a French bookstore! ~ Jennifer Diallo