I arrived in The Gambia on October 11, with 38 Agriculture and Health Volunteer Trainees. All the Gambians are very friendly, living up to the country’s slogan of – “The Smiling Coast of Africa”.
There is 8 weeks of Pre-Service Training, before being sworn in on December 7 (if we pass all our tests), to become official Peace Corps Volunteers for 2 years of service… ....READ MORE | 16 Comments
This will be my final post from Oregon before I depart for my PCV adventure.
It’s done – my property is sold. It’s great to no longer be a homeowner. During the final weeks, there were several minor problems kept needing attention. The light inside the refrigerator died, and I had to find the manual to see how to remove the bulb, which required tools and a trip to… ....READ MORE | 8 Comments
October 2017, at 70 years of age, I joined the Peace Corps to serve in the West Africa nation – The Gambia. I will use this blog to stay in touch with family and friends, as I navigate this adventure. Some personal history is included, to share as I travel, and encourage other older Americans to