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And now for the fun, silly stuff
... to a building used for community get togethers and meeting. No folks, not shingles, siding or vinyl siding, but corn cobs !!!!
Next in the small town of Blue Earth, Minnestoa ( dont ask - I dont know either ) is a major processing plant for the Green Giant Food Company. This area produces amost all of the corn and beans for the company. So, what do you erect - you guessed it - a 60 foot tall Jolly Green Giant. If you are out this way, it is just one ...
Departure
Well, we're finishing up some things and finishing packing. Packing on the motorcycle really makes you think! We'll see such temperature extremes, it's hard to know what we'll need. It's 43 degrees at home this morning, and we expect to see the 90's in Florida. I sure hope it warmes up fast, I prefer it over 52! I will post a picture of my bike tonight; we added a hard trunk and saddlebags, it looks ...
Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota
... humid Minnesota, across Wisconsin (stopping to get gas from an adorable gas station owner with the cutest accent; we wanted to stay longer just to hear him talk, but he's a busy guy), and into the U.P. (Michigan's Upper Peninsula). Around dusk we found a state park on Lake Beaufort in which to camp and upon opening the car door, we were promptly swarmed by mosquitos. In the 10-15 minutes it took us to fill out the payment slip, set up the tent, and get ...
Kwa heri Marekani
Well the time has flown by and it's finally time to go! I fly out for orientation on Sunday then on Tuesday we fly out for TZ! I hope that I have everything packed, but I based packing off of another girl who was in TZ not long ago. Definitely helpful! I've been progressing in my Swahili lessons, however, it's going to take quite a bit of time really be functional at this language. I hope that everyone is well~! I'll miss you all! Peace ...
Pre-Departure
Hopefully this will be a great way to keep everyone updated as to what's going on with this crazy, amazing adventure. I just received my PC country placement last week, and the verdict is...I'll be teaching Physics in Tanzania!! I will be ...