The morning started bright an early at 7am as we loaded on to two buses to head to Dakar with our fancy police escort.... that consisted of a motorcycle but you know, it was fancy. We got to the ambassador's house and waiting for about an hour! During that time I had my head wrap tied (the pictures are up, please admire them). Eventually the ceremony started and, an hour and a half later, we were all peace corps volunteers (after taking an oath almost identical to the oath presidents take). Immediately after we went into the garden and enjoyed mini-hamburgers and other snack foods. Then we went to the office and filled out paperwork! Eventually we went to the American club which is basically a country club for ex-pats and hung out aroun d the pool before coming to Thies. We're off to the "speak easy" now (it's basically a Catholic family that sells liquor and lets us drink it on their roof) for a little party.
I'm really excited to be a volunteer and, even though not much changed today, I feel like it did! I'm ready to work and ready to get to Bambey... to the speakeasy first!
KO
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