For the past two days I have spent time preparing for departure to Micronesia with other Peace Corps Volunteers. This has given me more insight on what we will be doing in Micronesia and what life will be like as a volunteer.
Training has been very helpful and has allowed me to focus my attention and energies on my new life in Micronesia. It's also very reassuring that there are 27 other individuals that hold my same anxieties and aspirations. Finally the journey begins!!
Tomorrow, we will wake at 5 in the morning to take a total of four flights to the Federated States of Micronesia. In Micronesia, I will be staying with a host family for two weeks in Kolonia, Pohnpei. In Pohnpei, I will recieve training on culture, language, and safety. Speaking of language...there are a total of 18 different languages spoken in Micronesia. I have been told I will be learning 7. I definately have my work cut out for me!
Tonight is my last night in the States (possibly for two years)....you all know what that means...
LAST NIGHT IN THE WILDERNESS PARTY!!
(This will probably just entail getting a good meal and having one last hot tub. Tomorrow's going to be a long day. )
Training has been very helpful and has allowed me to focus my attention and energies on my new life in Micronesia. It's also very reassuring that there are 27 other individuals that hold my same anxieties and aspirations. Finally the journey begins!!
Tomorrow, we will wake at 5 in the morning to take a total of four flights to the Federated States of Micronesia. In Micronesia, I will be staying with a host family for two weeks in Kolonia, Pohnpei. In Pohnpei, I will recieve training on culture, language, and safety. Speaking of language...there are a total of 18 different languages spoken in Micronesia. I have been told I will be learning 7. I definately have my work cut out for me!
Tonight is my last night in the States (possibly for two years)....you all know what that means...
LAST NIGHT IN THE WILDERNESS PARTY!!
(This will probably just entail getting a good meal and having one last hot tub. Tomorrow's going to be a long day. )
3 comments:
It was good to hear your voice and how confident and excited you are about this experience. We know that e-mail will be non-existant over the next few months so we will just have to resurrect the fine art of snail mail. If you can't get to snail mail to post to your blog, I can always receive it in a letter and add it. Bon fortuna sweet pea!
Hey Kate Jane!!
Enjoy every minute of the next two years, and also every minute of that last hot bath!! We will miss you. Mason (and AJ) can't wait to meet you when you come home.
Love. Amber Sunshine
Kaselehlie Kate,
Hi. Sorry for intruding. Just reading your blog and enjoying the beautiful pictures. Ya'll look so pretty in your local skirts. :D
I'm Mwokilese and we've had dozens of PCs who speak fluent Mwokilese in Pohnpei and I think what you guys do is so wonderful. Good luck with your studies!
Pam
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