January
13, 2001: I become legit today. IŽll be sworn in as a Peace Corps volunteer this
evening. I canŽt believe I actually made it through training. It definitely was not easy.
Ancha (my host mother) is decked out in her
African garb for the party before we were sworn in. She was happy because the dress makes
her look big. Looking big and plump is a good thing here.
Ancha's outfit shows her
status. She is pretty well off. Also, note her nails are painted -- another sign of a
leisurely life.
Ancha is very beautiful. I like that she wears
her watch like that (with the face on the inside of her wrist).
The whole group at the swearing-in celebration.
Susan and me.
Susan is totally awesome. One
of the sweetest people in the world.
Susan, Agreda, me. Note African garb.
Left to right: David, Dawn,
Nevesh (our language instructor), me, and Daniel.
