Well, training is nuts. I am so busy. I really enjoy it though. I found out today that I will be learning my new language. The language is Wollof. It is such a cool language is kind of sounds like singing when you speak it. So in two days I leave for my training village. I am so very excited. In the village I will be learning the language with all the locals, while still learning the language. The village I am going to be in is called Salla Samba I think? It's on the Senegalese border. I am loving this experience so very much and am so comfortable with the way things are going right now. To answer a comment left before the food is incredible here and very weird, I will have to explain later, because I have to get some right now before it is gone. Much love to all and until next time, whenever that will be peace.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Hello From Gambia
Hello,
I made it to The Gambia last night and have been busy since then. Multiple shots, binders, and paper work. This country from what I have seen so far is incredible. I am about an hour away from Banjul, I think. I have already seen some crazy stuff. We saw the President last night when we left the airport with his crew of stretch hummers and all. Goats are everywhere as well as dogs. When we got off the plane, you could smell the sea. There is sand everywhere and more taxis the one can count. The only bothersome thing is this heat. It is the hottest place I have ever been. Little wind, very humid, and very bright. Right now we (35 of us) are staying in the Peace Corps Transit House. It is very cool and some of the rooms have fans which kind of helps. I also saw a some funny things such as a car with a huge fridge tied to the roof. As well as a goat driving shotgun in a car. The people are so nice here and funny. I have a cell now. Apparently, we are the first groups of PCT's to have phones and plans paid for. Sorry Kathy I did not know this beforehand. I know this is jumbled but I am trying to think of everything. After tomorrow, I will be able to receive phone calls from out of country. It will cost you all, but not me. If you want the phone number email me and as soon as I get the net again I will send it to you. Talk to you all later.
I made it to The Gambia last night and have been busy since then. Multiple shots, binders, and paper work. This country from what I have seen so far is incredible. I am about an hour away from Banjul, I think. I have already seen some crazy stuff. We saw the President last night when we left the airport with his crew of stretch hummers and all. Goats are everywhere as well as dogs. When we got off the plane, you could smell the sea. There is sand everywhere and more taxis the one can count. The only bothersome thing is this heat. It is the hottest place I have ever been. Little wind, very humid, and very bright. Right now we (35 of us) are staying in the Peace Corps Transit House. It is very cool and some of the rooms have fans which kind of helps. I also saw a some funny things such as a car with a huge fridge tied to the roof. As well as a goat driving shotgun in a car. The people are so nice here and funny. I have a cell now. Apparently, we are the first groups of PCT's to have phones and plans paid for. Sorry Kathy I did not know this beforehand. I know this is jumbled but I am trying to think of everything. After tomorrow, I will be able to receive phone calls from out of country. It will cost you all, but not me. If you want the phone number email me and as soon as I get the net again I will send it to you. Talk to you all later.
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