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I found a roommate!
... away from only boy projects, but in July it was all boys. Peace Corps has a camp called Camp Superman that happens once around April and July. a few volunteers plan the activities, let volunteers that want to come and bring a couple boys from their community apply, they read the applications, and elect the volunteers that can come. Of the 40 volunteers that applied I was 1 of the lucky 16 that got an invite and was allowed to bring 2 boys. The camp ...
Peace Corps Prom Part 3
... br> out not be volunteers. One of them was a Fulbright fellow training English
teachers. The other worked at a ranch I keep hearing about that is owned by
Julia Alvarez. As we chatted about grants and living expenses and let more
time go by, I looked around and noticed that I hadn't seen another recent
graduate of training since I left La Sirena.
The evening pressed on and eventually I found myself in the park in front
...
Herrera Orphanage
... have parents and were found alone, working as prostitutes in order to survive. Now these girls receive an education, warm meals, a bed to sleep in and, more than anything, a family where they can be loved. Adam's organization, Vision Trust (VT), seeks out locals who are already making a difference reaching out to these children. Once Vision Trust finds a project such as the safe-house mentioned above VT provides more support in order to see that ...
A Whole New World
I don't even know where to begin! I'll try to hit the highlights before anyone gets too bored (you-reading, me-writing). An interesting fact, it's about 10 at night and a torrential downpour just started. It really quiets the place down (no joke, I'll get to this later). Sounds like it's dying down now... I guess that's what you get living on an island!
Ok. Now to try to describe this place. I'll start with the lows and end with the highs- so we can all leave this on ...
16 hours of Thanksgiving!
... which is always hot chocolate and bread, I hang out with the kids while they wait for the teachers to show up or take a walk with my 2 year old neighbor Gregory. I eat, shower, and go wander, I end up hanging out in someone's house talking about when I can start classes and them asking me about the US. When I have energy I play baseball, soccer, or run around with the kids. I've gotten a good balance of being able to hang out with the younger ...
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