September 6, 2009

Vising the Sites

So, it sure has been a while. But things are still good here and I am on a computer for the first time since arriving in country! We are going back this afternoon to our homestays after a week of visiting our provinces and our individual sites. I must say that despite Peace Corps really, really dropping the ball on many things, the rest of my service looks like it will be very nice. My hut is huge and I have a great view of the sun setting over the mountains. Also, during the rainy season, things are supposed to be absolutely gorgeous. The clinic I will be based at looks very competent and well-staffed and the village I am in is very welcoming. I am looking forwards to actually arriving at site with a braizer, buckets for water and food, none of which we had for this visit becaus we were told that it would be provided...

Otherwise, things are going well. Hmmm, now that I have the access, I cannot think of what to write. We have quite a bit of time in Lusaka today before the bus picks us up (we are here after a night bus from Kasama) and I intend on eating all sorts of unhealthy food to stock up until the next time I come in. We have all come back with our counterparts, someone from the village that we will be working with throughout.

The weather is getting warmer and the extreme heat will soon start. Please let me know how you are all doing and in preparation for my next posting, I will take notes so that I don't run out of things to say. Also, give me your address if I don't already have it!

Take care!

August 7, 2009

So it begins!!

aah, this is good. It's a full moon, i am undermy mozzie net listening to joni mitchell and relaxing after a goodmeal, a tea and a chat with my host mum. Despite some bug bites, dirtyfeet all the time and impossibly cold showers outside, things aregoing well. I am learning mambwe, a language spoken by the tanzaniaborder and that is where my family is from and they say it isbeautiful. The people-zambians and volunteers alike are great. Thesunsets are like montana as are the fluxtations in temperature frommorning to afternoon. We did a site visit last week and it was goodbut the amount of free time is a bit daunting. Training is long andtedious and i am anxiously awaiting the start of my service. So, allis good and please let me know how you all are! Take care!

July 10, 2009

So little time left...

Hi. Welcome to my first blog entry. Before I leave for Zambia, I thought I would say a few words to open up the blog. Time is moving very fast and in less than two weeks, I will be in Zambia with several other volunteers, learning and adjusting. Preparing has been less than easy with chronic procrastination and trying to see friends, not to mention trying to accept Michael Jackson's death. Anyway, prepared or not, Zambia will come sooner rather than later and I will hopefully find myself ready to start this new endeavor. Next post from Africa?