We have been back in training for the last few weeks, and I have been inspired. We visited a bunch of volunteers in action in their sites, and I was thrilled to see the impact they are making in the lives of the people in their communities. I am so excited to go back to my site and get to work.
During one of our site visits, we all ate and drank together at a comedor, and one by one we dropped like flys. I was the first one to get sick. Amoebas, gastrointestinal infection and a bacterial infection. So much pain. I was told that I looked like I was going to die. However, I was surrounded by good friends who kept me in good spirtis and then fell into the same sickness themselves a few days later. 8 out of 10 of our group had bacterial infections or some other parasite. In Peace Corps we even share bacteria!!!
Other than that, here are the projects that I have on the table to keep me busy for the next two years.
A bi-monthly farmers market in the pueblo
Women's enterprises (encurtidos, shampoo, and candlemaking)
Youth business (licuados)
Restaurant development (business, menu, tourism, advertising)
Organizing the Adesco and getting their fish cages up and running
...more to come
When I get back on Saturday, I will begin the process of moving into my own house. I have a lot to do, including cleaning and filling my Pila, buying a fridge, moving a bed into the house, and general shopping for house things. It will be a very busy week, but I plan to have it all done before the 26th. I am heading to the capital because I was elected as our representative for WYD (Women and Youth in Development). This is a great Peace Corps committee that providers scholarships to young girls who otherwise would not continue their education. I will post more about this in the future. I am really excited!
Peace & Love
Chels
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