Im currently sitting on a blindingly fast computer using free internet in an air conditioned hotel. When we find ourselves in situations like this we refer to it as "posh corps". Why am I here in Ouaga? I dont have a parasite or an IT meeting, so it could only mean SWEAR IN IN 2 DAYS!!!
Everyone is in really high spirits. We said goodbye to our host families in Bogoya (training village) and had a couple of days in Ouahigouya doing last minute stuff. Last night we had a big dinner followed by dancing to celebrate the end of training. The closing ceremony in Bogoya was really great for everyone, my host father translated our French into Moore for the rest of the villageois. We ate a questionable but palatable melange of macaroni and fish. The following morning before final goodbyes we had a photographer come in and take a family photograph. Unfortunately; I was unable to obtain a copy as we had to leave before they were developed. The whole ordeal was definitley bittersweet, but I am glad to have the homestay part of training behind me.
Ill post again in a few days following swear-in, Ill be in Ouaga until Friday before being driven out to Dori to get settled in for 2 years at site!
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Whiskey in a pouch??? Looks like you're learning to improvise pretty well. A big THANK YOU! to Julie for posting so many pictures! We were able to see you at the closing ceremony and see you with your host father as well! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Ouagadougou and the swearing-in. Ask Julie to take your picture! Can't wait to see you in your swanky new ($20) suit!
Love, love, love,
MOM
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Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI hope the 'posh corps' keep treating you well. Stay safe buddy.
Also, care packages are in the works. Fresh and I are working something out.
Andre