We leave tomorrow following the first round of vaccinations. We have had a great Staging and have learned about the unique talents, strengths, and backgrounds that each of us are bringing. While a lot of Staging is learning the “nuts and bolts” of Peace Corps service as well as becoming familiar with all [...]
In spite of discovering that the bathroom scale at my parents’ house reads about ten pounds lighter than the one the airline uses, I made it to Philadelphia this morning. Going on the cheap, I opted to carry all 90 pounds of luggage from the train station (shuttle into Philly from the airport) to the [...]
I was just nominated for June ‘08 Eastern Europe, English Ed. Early, I know. Anyone else nominated there yet? Eastern Europe RPCV’s, please let me know what I’m in for. I don’t leave for 8 months and I already can’t focus on work/school. I need information to quell the anxious burn I have for knowledge [...]
Laptop computer (17.9GB free space); External Hard Drive (130GB free space), 80GB ipod (3GB free space), 3 pairs earphones, 5 protective cases; Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-311M (512MB storage); Sony DSC-W50 Digital Camera (3.0GB Storage); Solio Solar Charger; Nikon F2 film camera; Nikon lenses: 24mm f2.8, 105mm f2.5; Pens (2 Ink Refills); Mechanical [...]
Having gone from New Mexico to New England in one month to really see this country, to smell and taste and get to know where I am leaving from, I feel well-prepared now to say goodbye. Peace Corps has been updating me periodically about what to expect from the coming days, weeks, and [...]
