Home Sweet Home

I’ve been living out of suitcases since pretty much May 1st, so upon arriving to the bungalow that will be my home for the next year, I was nothing but completely and totally relieved! I finally had a chance to put my bags down, unpack my frying pan and knife and feel like I was home. The flat I am staying in, used to be the Headmaster’s home so it is well furnished and despite a small mouse and cockroach problem which may necessitate a cat, is quite comfortable. There is no running water, but I do have electricity. I have no trouble calling this place home.

The Living Room is nicely furnished with chairs, couches supplied by the Senior High School I will teach at. There is also a table and chairs, a giant television, a dvd player, 16 James Bond movies, and a library of other American action movies.
I am the first one to say, the Kitchen needs some work. I think a good scrub down and building some counter space will be high priority upon my return.
This is a picture of what one of my fellow volunteers termed, the Soft Yellow Cage. A mosquito net is a crucial part of any anti-malarial lifestyle.

Now the challenge lies in enduring another 2.5 weeks of Peace Corps training before I am finally turned loose.