After spending my days working with the children and school in Gobila, I decided it was time to actually stay the night to really experience what village life is like. Although my visit only lasted for 24 hours, I really got to see more of a glimpse of what life is like for my students. It was an incredible time and once again I was overwhelmed by the generosity of the people, especially Justine (my student) and her family. I stayed with Justine’s family and even though they don’t have a lot, I felt treated like a queen. They gave me a chicken along with a handmade leather purse to thank me for my visit. Upon my arrival, Justine’s grandmother greeted me with a cup of water too. After actually experiencing fetching a pail of water myself, I can say that cup of water she gave me was not as easy to get as turning on the faucet. Below are a few of my favorite photos and videos from my short visit to Gobila. For more photos, click here. For more videos, click here.

Justine washing dishes for supper

Adama- He's the kid that the whole village adores!

Bringing water from the well back to Justine's house

Justine showing off the bucket she uses for her bucket bath. It was an old paint bucket used to paint the exterior of the school building. I cracked up a bit when I saw it. I am convinced the Burkinabe can find a use for just about anything.

One of my favorite photos from my visit

Justine's aunt cooking dinner

The room where Justine, her aunt, her cousin, and I slept. Surprisingly, it wasn't too uncomfortable sleeping on the ground.

This was where Justine, her aunt, her cousin, and I slept. Most Burkinabe, at least in the village, sleep on these plastic mats.

Justine and her family before my departure

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