My mom arrived in Senegal, West Africa on March 9, 2010 to begin 27 months of service as a Peace Corps volunteer. I'm infinitely proud of her.
We anticipate that regular correspondence will prove challenging and unlikely. But so far, so good. Let's follow along...
March 10, 2010
"Hi all..arrived today,,the flight was excellent..in village now...will write later...it is absolutely beautiful..we had a great welcome,,lots of amazing birds that are very choral..Love, L'y"
March 12, 2010
"...things are well,,,extremely busy and it is a full plate everyday but loving it....tonight we went into town to unwind from a very stressful day,,,downtown makes the Bronx look very nice,,no joke,,,all the people are so loving and giving though poor,,,thanks so much for the letter,,it was a wonderful surprise.....I love you too Courtney,,,,,mother"
March 13, 2010
"Hi ,,,I found out today I will learn Pular Fuutu and will live the region S. Central E in Senegal...not the exact village right now except that I will train in the region starting Monday....it is mountainous, green, has herds, near the river, and the people are "hillbillies" of sorts,,they say it is the most beautiful in Senegal..."
...and then it ended.
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