So its finally official - we just finished our first day of staging in DC. Today we had a basic overview of Peace Corps' goals, safety and security, anxieties, aspirations, etc... We also met 17 fellow health volunteers who will be training with us over the next three months. We have one more day of staging and then we will be on a plane to Managua. By Saturday, Matt and I will each be living with a host family and be immersed in Spanish every day.
For the first three months of training our address will be:
Jess Werder
-or-
Matt Lyttle
Voluntario del Cuerpo de Paz
Apartado Postal 3256
Managua, Nicaragua
Central America
It sounds like mail is rather dependable, though it takes about 8-10 days for things to reach Nicaragua. We are ok in terms of our supplies (though we may be asking for care packages later!). But we would love cards, letters, post cards and other reminders of home.
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Two Peace Corps volunteers. Two years. One beautiful country. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the authors. They do not neccesarily reflect the views of the Peace Corps or the United States Federal Government.
5 comments:
Jess and Matt, I just wanted to wish you safe travels today as you head to Managua! I'm so excited to hear how your adventures go!
Thanks for the address! You just may get some packages!
this is Lisa from Matt's mom's class. I forgot to tell you that my dad, and sister went to Nicaragua for a mission trip too. not for 27 months though.
I have a black cat named Janny. Pumpkin is really cute driving the car.
this is for Matt-
Your mom really misses you and she told us that yesterday.
Have fun, and learn a lot of Spanish!
sorry, forgot something.
if you brought a camera, Mrs. Lyttle probably would want you to take lots of pics
:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Glad you arrived safely. Maybe the lizard is Drew reincarnated looking over you guys for a new life in Nicaragua.
PS. Do they have a P.S. Chang in Nicaragua?
Your Mom is helping me send this since my work email is blocking my sending messages. I can read them though.
Pesto is on the way.
Glad to know your mom will let everyone know your address. Hopefully you'll hear from some.Love, Aunt Ellen
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