matt standing in front of our hotel in Faranah. the name of the hotel is Hotel del Niger, but we called it "Africa-land" because it reminds all of us volunteers what disney might use as lodging if they created an africa themed resort. the huts are really cute, and have running water (though not heated) and electricity from 8pm to midnight. matt loved it. there is also a pool and a pair of monkeys that run around the grounds.