Everything is packed! Well, at least there are two suitcases sitting there waiting to go to Africa. They are 1lb above the 80lb limit and 1 inch over the 107-inch limit. My plan you may ask? Tighten the compression straps on my backpack and hope my dazzling smile distracts the airline attendant. As far as what is in the suitcase, we will see. I don’t think at this point I can really predict what I will actually need or want. I think it will be fun to see what the other volunteers couldn’t live without. I am sure my travel-sized Rubik’s cube and lack of a pillow may confuse some of them.
I received an email from the Peace Corps. They modified the training address I posted last time. It is basically the same but with an added street name and number. I’m fairly sure they’ll both work but you should probably use this one. My philosophy on the African postal system is the more information the better!
Jessica Royer, PCT
Peace Corps Office
PO Box 6862
20 Nachtigal St.
Ausspannplatz
Windhoek
Namibia
Whew, that’s a mouthful!
I want to thank you all for the messages, phone calls, gifts and encouragement these past few days. It really has been overwhelming! Really overwhelming! I didn’t know it was possible to feel this loved! Thank you!
Much love, Jes
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The contents of this blog are mine alone and do not reflect the views of the Peace Corps.
3 comments:
Before you leave, you really ought to do something about that elephant. I am so not dusting him while you're gone.
i listened to your mix yesterday morning, because i already missed you.
and then this morning i drove to church, and wished i was driving to see you.
and then i did some other things and thought of you...you're kind of just everywhere...all up in my grill.
Across the Universe? There you go....
jess, i'm sending all of my positive thoughts with you. i hope you are safe and happy.
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