“Hi, you’re from Peace Corps, right? Can I talk to you for a few?” an older professor asks. “Sure!” I reply. “I attended a lunch at the embassy once. It was really nice. The house is really beautiful. You know the Ambassador right?” “Not really. I was at the Embassy once.” “Well, I went there … More Sharing my language
Post Disclaimer: While this is about my experience with the recent Peruvian elections, I want to clearly state that I have no position on Peruvian politics. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I am here to work with the community and promote friendship between Peruvians and Americans (see more in the PC & YD section). I … More Parades and Painted Walls: Peruvian Elections
Mondays. Monday is the day after Sunday. The first day back at work. The first day counting down until the weekend. No one likes them. No one says, “Hey, I’m excited that today is Monday!” unless, of course Monday is a holiday, like Memorial or Labor days. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, my job is … More A Case of the Mondays
“I really should have put make up on today,” I thought as my socia was waving her hand at me, beckoning me to the stage where a combination of school staff, teachers, and the elected Queens of Spring, Sport and Julio Ponce were sitting. I had only stopped by the school to ask my socia … More Happy birthday, Julio Ponce!
Last Sunday, I was introduced to Cesar. Cesar, an elderly, single man with grown daughters in the States (Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico – okay, the States and US territories to be exact), has been a friend of the Olmos area Peace Corps volunteers for quite some time. A Peru 18 MAC (environment) volunteer met him … More Sunday with Cesar
Brittany McGee 