MST

Mid-service training (MST) is coming up for my Peace Corps Group 48. This is a week-long training where we get our teeth cleaned, dental check-up, an annual physical with urinalysis, blood work, and any necessary follow-up treatments. This is also a time where we all get to reflect on our first year of service, share our highs and lows, share things that worked for us and things that were not so successful. We will make plans for year 2 of our service.  It is also a fun time of camaraderie and catching up with volunteers I have not seen since February.

On another note, I recently hosted another couple via www.warmshowers.org. Martin and Lucia are from Argentina and have been cycling together for 3 years through Latin America, Europe, and then from Egypt to South Africa. Over 2 days, we enjoyed preparing and sharing meals, visiting with other Peace Corps volunteers, and sharing cultures of Argentina, USA, and Namibia. I hope they can stay with me again when they cycle through the USA and I would love to stay with  them as I cycle thru Argentina. Another thing for me to dream about….

Pictures of me with Martin and Lucia and their loaded bicycles.

All for now with all my love,

Ellen