Well my first day of being a Peace Corps volunteer is officially over. I am in Philly right now. I have only been here for a few hours, but my hotel is within walking distance of the Liberty Bell. I went there and saw some historic down Town areas and of course ate my very first Philly Cheesteak.
Hope all is well in Washington. I am thinking of everyone.
David
Well, I am busy putting the final touches on my plans to head over to Mozambique for a two year stay. I will be flying out of Seattle on the 27th of September. I will leave at 8:30 and arrive in Philadelphia at 4:30 in the evening. I will spend a few days there, getting an introduction to the Peace Corps, getting my shots and getting to know the other volunteers.
On the 30th of September I will get back on a plane to Johannesburg, South Africa. I will stay one night there and then be back on a plane in the morning to Maputo, Mozambique's capital city.
I will have a three month stay with a family in the capital. During that three months, I will undergo training, get used to the language and the culture. I will then be sworn in and my two years of service will officially begin.
It will go by quickly, even though it seams so far away.
Peace!
David
Here are some more videos that I have found on YouTube. Some are difficult to watch.
Cry Africa
Oh Africa
Child soldier
I found these movies, and I think it will help inspire us all to become better people.
Peace Today movie
Connection movie
Who I am makes a difference
Kumbaya Movie
Well, I never thought that when I go back to Africa, I would be learning Portuguese. But here I am learning the language. Apparently Mozambique was ruled by Portugal for hundreds of years and even though they are now independent, they still speak the language.
I suspect in a few months, I will start speaking a little Portuguese, and I do mean a little.
Other than learning the language I have been learning a lot about the culture and preparing myself for a 27 month journey that will bring me many adventures, stories and pictures to share with everyone.
If any of you are interested in reading a little about my assignment in Mozambique, follow the below link.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.wherepc.africa.mozambique
Peace and have a great day!
David
Well I have found out that I will defiantly be joining the Peace Corps this fall and will be staying in Mozambique for 27 months. I am excited and nervous for the experience.
I leave on September 29th and will spend two day's in a location that has yet to be determined. Here I will get my shots and a brief orientation to the Peace Corps.
From there, on October 1st I will be flying to Mozambique, where I will do a 3 month home stay, with a local family. I will become accustomed to the life of Mozambique and the family. After the three months I will be assigned to a location where I will begin to teach.
Crazy stuff, but I am super excited about the adventure that lies before me.
More to come soon!
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