Just a short note...
Lately, the open hallways and courtyards of campus have been filled with hundreds of fragile white butterflies. The area around the buvette, or the little sandwich cafe, has been inundated with these gentle fluttering beings. Sometimes, the area will be empty of all life and suddenly, as if to coincide with the lunchtime rush of students, they appear. There are so many that it seems to be snowing despite the 80 degree F weather, except this snow can defy gravity and appear despite perfectly clear blue skies. I suppose Senegal is also entitled to a white Christmas. Since I enjoy an omelette sandwich from the buvette frequently, I often watch these delicate butterflies coming in and out of the courtyard. Because Senegal is so warm, it is a final destination for many migratory creatures.
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