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 [...]
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 [...]
I just accepted an invitation for “agfo” in The Gambia to depart at the end of September. Anyone else?
After nearly a year of waiting I’ve been assigned a country and have received an invitation kit…urban agriculture in Senegal. Does anyone know any specifics about this? More importantly, I have the barest, most minimal, tiniest knowledge of anything agricultural. I don’t even have plants in my house. I volunteered in an organic garden for [...]
