Friday, October 1, 2010

We're Off to See the Village!

Fofo, Kubeyni! Sannu! Bon arrive!

Today is a pretty momentous day for me. As probably the last volunteer in country to still be sitting around the hostel, I'm finally about to get moved out to my new post and home, Sambera. It will be a long drive with a ton of suitcases and furniture packed into the Land Cruiser, but I'm still excited to be on my way at last!

The first month will no doubt have its ups and downs. We're all pretty isolated, and we aren't allowed to even leave the village for the first four weeks. But once I settle in and start getting to know the place better, I'm hoping the time flies by. I'll be back into the "big city" of Dosso around Halloween, so I'll be sure to share stories and pictures then! Until then, letters are always appreciated - even if I don't have regular access to a post office (that means don't expect quick replies, lol)

Time to go finish packing! Talk to you all in a month!

P.S. My new address, even though the old one will still work, too:
Corps de la Paix
BP 144 Dosso, Niger
West Africa