So yesterday was my first day of being an official Peace Corps Trainee. There are about 60 of us going over to Benin from all different programs. There are about 7 other people in the environment program too. There are people from health, education, small enterprise development, and agriculture. I have already met some amazing people, which is making me more excited by the second! Last night after wandering around Philly for what seemed like hours, we came across this historical restaurant which is actually an converted house that George Washington had. And of course we ate lobster! There were just five of us and we had a blast getting to know one another. Today, unfortunately, is vaccination day =(
Gotta go...Hope I can write again before I leave tonight from NYC! Miss you all.
Wow, can't believe how proud I / we are of you Laur! What you are doing is truly amazing. We miss you already!
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Lots of love,
Erin, Jesse, Brew, Cuba & Kodi
PS...you may be able to tame a cobra but you can't tame a rattlesnake!
Lauren - I can't wait to hear about your first few days in Benin. Hopefully, we'll be able to Skype soon. Looking forward to the next time you write. Leo and I are very proud to be your sister!
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Linds and Leo (from scorching Las Vegas)
Oh my goodness! I can't believe your are actually in Africa right now! CRAZY! I hope you are already having the experience of a lifetime! I am so proud of you and can't wait to hear about your adventures! Write soon... we are all obviously on stand-by waiting for the next little blurb about your new life! I love you and miss you! Safety first ok.... no playing with baby tigers because there is always a momma tiger watching close by....
ReplyDeleteAnyways, BLOG IT UP ASAP!
<3 your sweet baby angel,
Chanun and my glass of wine (ya that's right... no dog here yet)