We depart on Monday. Suzanne and I participated in a conference call this morning. On the line were Peace Corps Volunteers in South Africa with whom we could talk and ask questions about conditions, daily routines and what to bring and buy there when we arrive.
We learned a little more of what we may be doing. Our work will definitely be defined by where we are and what is available and requested. Suzanne and I talked about the conversation and agreed the best approach is to be open to what ever we are asked to do.
We have decided to concentrate on greetings in the four languages sent to us to study. We also learned more about parasites and clothing. Office dress is expected and not safari.
We have both been cleared medically. I have one more polio shot to get before leaving for staging. That will happen in January. We will receive money to purchase a phone but communication will be off and on depending on where we are located. Also, the cost. We were advised similarly to what we learned from Suzanne's friend, to wait until we visit a place with an internet cafe and purchase a phone card that is local and not try to use our USA based service provider. Also, keep any electronics close to avoid having them stolen.Sleeping bags were advised for travel over night outside our post and when attending training.
What we will be doing is still not known. We will develop capacity and provide support as requested for program development.
We are excited about leaving and a little bit nervous.
So in summary, when we know where land and what we are doing will tell you when we can. Post cards to family may be what happens on a more regular basis.
that is it for now.
Marty
We learned a little more of what we may be doing. Our work will definitely be defined by where we are and what is available and requested. Suzanne and I talked about the conversation and agreed the best approach is to be open to what ever we are asked to do.
We have decided to concentrate on greetings in the four languages sent to us to study. We also learned more about parasites and clothing. Office dress is expected and not safari.
We have both been cleared medically. I have one more polio shot to get before leaving for staging. That will happen in January. We will receive money to purchase a phone but communication will be off and on depending on where we are located. Also, the cost. We were advised similarly to what we learned from Suzanne's friend, to wait until we visit a place with an internet cafe and purchase a phone card that is local and not try to use our USA based service provider. Also, keep any electronics close to avoid having them stolen.Sleeping bags were advised for travel over night outside our post and when attending training.
What we will be doing is still not known. We will develop capacity and provide support as requested for program development.
We are excited about leaving and a little bit nervous.
So in summary, when we know where land and what we are doing will tell you when we can. Post cards to family may be what happens on a more regular basis.
that is it for now.
Marty
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