I haven’t mentioned much about the school and our handicap accessibility projects lately, as our work from the ramps is pretty much done. The biggest step, which the school director and I started discussing over a year ago, is renovating their bathroom and sewer system to make them accessible (and usable, really). Right now, students […]
I hope all my American readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving this past Thursday and were able to be with friends or family. While I couldn’t be home, of course, I have had a wonderful past few weeks that have given me a lot to be thankful for. After returning from Greece, work picked up quickly, and […]
Better late then never, I wanted to share my experiences in the happy, wonderful country known as Greece. As you may have already guessed, I had a great time there and hope to make it back soon1. For those who don’t follow my musings regularly, 5 PCVs and I went to Greece to run the […]
Team Peace Corps/Armenia has successfully finished the Athens Classic Marathon!!! With times from 3:25 to 5:00, we are very happy with our performances. The marathon was easily the most difficult physical event I’ve ever endured. After talking with some of the others who ran this race, they suggested the Athens’ course is one of the more […]