Well it couldn't last forever. Tomorrow I'm off to my village to get all organized and ready to start teaching. haha I don't even know what day school starts! I found out I passed my language test and was officially sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Pretty sweet huh? It was a long time coming but I'm finally done with training and can maybe take a deep breath (maybe). I have mixed emotions about leaving because it's been really nice having electricity and internet and all the goodies of being in the capital. But it's also nice to be out in the middle of nowhere where I can do what I want and just relax. I'm totally excited to set up my house and start cooking on my own. The best way to reach me in the next 22.5 months will be mail, e-mail, and calling my phone in case of emergency. I get mail once a month, will try to travel and check e-mail 1-2 times a month and will have my cell phone on during the day most days. I hope everyone has a good start to the school year and miss you all a bunch!

PS: KT you didn't even have to add your name when I read your comment I knew it was from you! Oh and no I haven't cured AIDS yet and will keep you updated about the other projects I get started! Miss you!


PPS:
Some people have been asking about what to send me that I'd like...
-Scissors
-duct tape
-aerosal bug spray
-old clothes/books/ect you don't want and I or the Gambians can use
-Gatorade powder-nonexistent here
-granola bars
-gummies of any kind
-parmesan cheese, lol impossible to find
-pictures of the people at home
-markers
-sharpies
That's all I can think of now, but I'm sure i'll think of more, thanks a lot!

Courtney Smith, PCV
U.S. Peace Corps
P.O. Box 582
Banjul, The Gambia
West Africa
220.766.7766