Wow, I can't believe how fast times flies. Just a year ago (almost to the date) I submitted my Peace Corps application and tomorrow I will be heading out to start training. I still have some last minute things to pack (it's hard to know exactly what I'll need for 2 years).We get 2 checked suitcases, 80lbs total. I think I'm going to need it all...
The plan
All of the volunteers going to Guinea will meet in Philadelphia for a day & night to have a brief orientation. I think there are about 20-25 of us, all working in education (physics, chemistry, math and English). From Philly we will all travel to JFK and fly to Guinea with a few layovers. We'll spend a few days in Conakry and then relocate to the nearby city of Dubreka where our host families will 'adopt' us. We'll spend 11 weeks there in training (language, teacher training, cultural and health/safety). After that I'll relocate to a village or small town for my actual 2 year service.
Merci Beaucoup!
I owe so many thanks to so many people who have supported me in all sorts of ways. Thanks to my parents, brothers and sister-in-law for their love and support. Thanks to my aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Thanks in advance to all my friends for sending me letters ;) Thanks to my former teachers, professors and co-workers for mentoring me. Big thanks to the science dep't at St. Charles East high school for donating science materials. Another big thanks to some folks at Baird & Warner for donating materials and money for teaching supplies.
Finally, thanks to you for reading my blog and taking an interest in PC/Guinea!
À la prochaine
I'll update you guys when I can. Not sure what internet access will be like during training. I'll do my best!
Until then, please enjoy:
A song from one of my favorite West African musicians, Ali Farka Toure (& Toumani Diabate) from Mali.
Richard Feynman (one of my favorite physicists, along with Carl Sagan) talking about fire. His passion for physics is infectious.
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