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On est ensemble

Learning the heart of the phrase "on est ensemble" in the heart of the Casamance, Senegal

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Timothy Sussmann
Jun 11, 2024
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On est ensemble. 

Photo: Michael Neislon

That is what the maritime police officer said as he disembarked Pepita. It is also what Michele, the guide, said after giving us some info about the Casamance.  It is also what the random guys who invited us to palm wine said, as we departed from their circle under the mango tree. 

It's the basic feeling I get when …

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