This weekend was Demystification, which means that all of the trainees were sent out into the field to live with current volunteers whose job it was to "Demystify" us about life as a PCV. It was exciting and disapointing. Exciting in that I saw my first giraffe...albeit way off in the distance, but still!...took my first bush taxi, got handed my first baby on said bush taxi, climed a mesa, and had the opportunity to day dream about my upcoming life as a PCV. On the other hand, my upcoming life as a PCV seems as though it will be riddled with time...lots and lots of open time, which as an American, makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
On monday our demyster took us on a hike to the top of a Messa. It was incredible. Also, because it had rained during the night and into the afternoon, the temperature was perfect and ideal for hiking. Almost imediately after starting our trek I was grateful for my chacos, they're excellent hiking shoes! (Thanks A. :-) ) Once we made it to the top we walked out to each of the various ledges taking pictures and enjoying the Astounding views of Africa.
The Bush Taxi was fun but scary. Our first one was an open back pick-up truck which was nice for the view and the space but scary because riding the back of a truck, barrelling down a poorly kept road is scary. At one point, a woman trying to get on handed me her baby...which was cute but scary too because babies around here don't wear diapers. It was a short lived experience. As soon as mom was in the truck, the diaperless baby was back in her lap. We had some good food this weekend too. It was so nice to not have to eat with my hand and also to be eating things other than rice. We had tuna mac and cheese on Saturday night, bush pancakes and eggs Sunday morning, thai pasta with veggies and instant apple crisp (OMG it was good!) Sunday night and oatmeal with honey and hot cocoa on Monday morning. It was nice to be exposed to the kinds of foods we'll be able to prepare for ourselves once we're out in the field, and I can't wait to start cooking for myself. I'm not sure if I'll insist on cooking each meal everyday because its a lot more work than it would be back home, but I think I'd enjoy it none-the-less.
It was a fun weekend. Chad and I learned a lot from our demyster and had a nice look at whats to come. I can't wait!
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Aww, Kylie, yes, time is the one thing that is always in abundance as a PCV. I read about a book a day- for 27 mths. My husband taught himself software programs to teach anyone who might be interested. you'll find out what works for you. and when you get back to the states, you will miss all that time.
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