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
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! ;)
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Alison! We'll be watching and thinking of you at Berlin!
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