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416 days ago
I’m currently in Богуслав, a town a 40 minute marshrutka ride from Мироновка with wi-fi. Internet, it should probably be said (and you may have notice) is a one hour once a week thing these days. Let me fill you … Continue reading →
426 days ago
My first week in a Ukrainian town has been pretty nice. No time for a big update, but you know. Soon.
435 days ago
The morning after staging I took a tour of D.C. with a group of people. Shortly afterwards we went on a very long series of bus and plane trips. This harrowing journey was followed by the Arrival Retreat in Чернігів(Ukrainian)/Чернигов(Russian), … Continue reading →
438 days ago
This morning I was at my old home, in bed. Tonight I am in Washington D.C. To this point the Peace Corps could practically have been an elaborate electronic host – in over a year I had spoken to only … Continue reading →
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438 days ago
… and I’m in Washington D.C. Short entry as training starts in a moment. I’ll try to update tonight.
440 days ago
Packing completed! After double checking everything, my final packing list looks so much like my List Prelude that I’ll only discuss the differences and save y’all some reading. Tech: same Toys: added a Foxtail (best toy EVER) Gifts: added some … Continue reading →
452 days ago
I’m not the sort of person to pack a month in advance of a trip. For me it would be a waste of time. The only parts of packing that take more than an hour (at most) is stuff acquisition, … Continue reading →
457 days ago
Those of you current on the US political situation are aware that the threat of a government shut-down has been looming over congress. Right now, funding provisions have been made until the 18th – just three days before my scheduled … Continue reading →
458 days ago
When I first became interested in joining the Peace Corps one of the first questions I had was how long the application process would take. The numerous volunteer-created resources on the subject suggest I’m far from alone. The official Peace … Continue reading →
460 days ago
Departure Day encroaches. As it does I have to make at least a few resolute plans. So far I have the following: Tuesday and Thursday, this and next week – last two weeks tutoring Wednesday – surprise adventure Saturday – … Continue reading →
466 days ago
I’m leaving for my Peace Corps assignment is 28 days. Here is an address at which I can be reached: PCV Andrew Broz P.O. Box 204 01032 Kyiv, Ukraine Now, the caveats. No packages during my first three months! LETTERS … Continue reading →
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