Anyone who has ever had to pack for 2 years in just a couple of suitcases knows this is no easy feat. I've been planning for packing for almost two months: making lists, getting things that were missing, figuring out what to use for luggage, and thinking about what I'll miss and want to bring. … Continue reading Packing, Packing, Packing
I'm finally past the two-weeks-until-Peace-Corps-staging point. In just a week and a half, I'll be heading to Philadelphia for staging. Staging is a 2-3 days of training that occurs in the United States before you depart to your country of service. In other words, staging is the point at which you say goodbye to all … Continue reading Less Than Two Weeks…
During the middle of our trip, we stayed in an awesome farmhouse/cottage in Stormsrivier. We found the place on Airbnb and I knew immediately that we needed too stay there! There was no electricity, but the place did have running water. It was a simple but beautiful place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay … Continue reading Fynboshoek Cottage
When packing for 10 days (plus 2 days travel) in South Africa, I knew I wanted to pack fairly lightly, but it was also a little tricky to figure out what to bring based on the varied weather we were expecting. Late April to early May is fall in South Africa, and although temperatures in … Continue reading What I Packed: South Africa (April-May/Fall)
May 2, 2016 We got up early and packed everything up. We met up with my sister for a quick brunch and hot drinks, then said goodbye. I likely won't see her in the next two years, so it was a tough goodbye. We then drove to the airport in Port Elizabeth, a 1 1/2 … Continue reading Day 11 in South Africa: Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, and travel back to the USA
The Oke Den 