Saturday, October 16, 2010

Getting Packed for the Journey

Oct. 16, 2010
Hope everyone is doing well. This is my first post on my Peace Corps blog. The anticipation is building as the big day approaches when I will be leaving for Niger. On October 20th, I will be flying from the Burlington Airport in good ol' VT to Philadelphia, PA. I will be in Philly for two days for Staging which consists of an introduction, paperwork and immunizations, among other matters. On October 22nd, I will be flying out of JFK for Niamey, Niger. I am excited to meet the other volunteers that I will get to know for the next two years and to begin Pre-Service Training in Niger. I have started to pack for the 27-month journey. The weight limit on my baggage is 80 pounds for the checked luggage and 40 pounds, I believe, for the carry-on luggage. Items I have bought to complete my packing list have included: solar-powered battery charger, ipod, waterproof windproof raincoat, sleeping bag, Birkenstocks, head lamp, etc. I have so far fulfilled the 80-pound limit with two large suitcases. I may need to rearrange some items before leaving this Wednesday. I will post once more before I leave. I hope to attach a photo every time I post so people can actually SEE what I'm up to, as well as useful links so that those reading may learn alongside me as I go off into my service.

Here is the first:














Me in Australia this past Spring 2010.

Links for followers:
Peace Corps Information peacecorps.gov
Niger Information CIA Niger

2 comments:

  1. Alison!!!! I am soooooooooo incredibly proud of you sweetie! You're an inspiration and i will be following your blog for sure. Can't wait to see what adventures lie ahead for you girl! Xoxo big hugs for a safe journey! ;)

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  2. Good Luck Alison! We'll be watching and thinking of you at Berlin!

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