As a new year dawns, I am excited to begin my service as PCV. Less than three years ago, on a yoga retreat, a friend planted the seed that I could become a PCV after retirement. At that time, I didn’t even know the West African country of The Gambia existed, and now I have the opportunity to learn from and
Holiday Greetings from The Gambia, West Africa. It is very strange to be living in a tropical location, where most of the population is Muslim, during this holiday season. It certainly doesn’t feel like Christmas here.
I finished my 8 weeks of training and was sworn in as an official Peace Corps Volunteer on December 7, 2017. I have moved to my permanent site near the city of Farafenni… ....READ MORE | 14 Comments