What a trip

I recently took a trip to Dakar the capitol city to search for materials. I have not been there since I first arrived on the plane. It is quite far from Oussouye and a bit difficult to get there. I had to travel through the Gambia and take a ten-hour car ride. The trip was not too bad, the roads seem to have improved, though I got searched in the Gambia. I met the contractor near the bus station and we went on a hunt for the best prices. I ended up only staying there for two days. The city is crazy with activity, very crowed loud, and alive with excitement. Bargaining for materials was an interesting experience to say the least. The trip was very worth while, everything is cheaper in Dakar because everything arrives there and then gets shipped to other cities. So the prices for materials get higher the farther away you get from Dakar. I was able to purchase the rest of the materials needed to complete the building. This includes all the plumbing, electrical, tile, and I even got a stove. The biggest item negotiated was the fabrication of the windows and doors. They should be finished in two weeks and at that time, all the items I bought will be shipped together. By going to Dakar for all the finish items we saved hundreds of dollars and at this point that is great news. Arranging the transport for all the items will also be interesting. I have to search for a truck and go back to Dakar in two weeks to set it all up. Please pray for this. The other item we still need is electric service to the building.