I am for the first time connected to the internet via my very own laptop! Which means that I can use flickr’s uploader rather than their dumb on-line tool, which means there are pictures for your enjoyment on flickr. Just use the link over there on the sidebar! I have yet to grace the […]
Holy smokes! What a trip! I am so sorry I was ever critical of bread in Guinea; I take back anything bad I ever said about Guinean baguettes (except for it not having enough salt); they have to do so much work to produce what they produce that they deserve nothing but admiration. I am […]
Hi! Just uploaded a bunch of posts at once and the meatier ones first, so go down and go back, much new info to be found!!
Before heading out to site, Peace Corps gave us a book compiled by previous volunteers called “Pas de Panique!” — it’s a guide to all the little useful things to know about at site, like creative/practical uses for old milk containers, anti-bug strategies, etc. It’s pretty funny and I thought you guys would appreciate a […]
There are a lot of things I admire about my APCD, but a big one is his light-heartedness. In the newsletter that goes out he posed a challenge to create 3 themed tongue twisters (Guinean economy, bush taxis, dried fish), 4 lines each. The prize? Your choice of bread pudding with caramel sauce, garlic hummus […]
I’ve had a couple more people ask about sending things which is wonderful and generous of you - here’s my list of coveted Americana:
Pepperoni, Beef jerky
Tuna in a pouch
M&M’s
Crystal Light and Propel mixes
Powdered soup mix
Powdered sauce mix (esp. Knorr Alfredo, Kraft cheese and McCormick Sloppy Joe)
Dried fruits and nuts
(Oh, and Mom, if you come across […]
What do I eat in Guinea? Well, if I eat with Guineans, it is usually rice with some kind of sauce and possibly meat or fish. When cooking for myself I am again lucky to be in the Fouta because of the veggies that are available (fewer pineapples and sweet oranges, but plenty of lettuce, […]
I love my house! When I first came for site visit, there was a ton of extra stuff in here and it was arranged differently, and it seemed awfully small and dark to me and I wasn’t too thrilled with it. Now I’ve got it all clean and organized and re-arranged and my green blanket […]
When at home, life here is remarkably similar to life in the States. I cook; I organize; I clean; I read; I listen to music; I mess around on the computer — granted, I do cook more, a lot more, than in the US and without all those wonderful conveniences (counter space, fridge, freezer, oven, […]
I’m here, I’m alive and all is well. I have a back log of blog entries which I have written at site which I am going to upload now, still working on the picture situation! If you don’t make it through the other entries, just know that I am healthy and even happy - yeah! […]
