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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Staging in Atlanta

We're now official "trainees" and have met the 35 other volunteers in our group. So far my first impressions are very positive. We have a very diverse, accomplished, self-confident group. Best of all, there are 3 other "older" couples besides ourselves, so we're not alone in that regard. There's also 3 other "returnees", so again, we'll have much in common. Also, there's several more other older single volunteers - one of whom went to Northwestern Univ. just 4 yrs. after Mike and was in the same frat. - Fiji. Small world. Peace Corps put us up in a Wyndham hotel - quite luxurious by peace corps standards. So, we've had our "lasts" - last night in a kingsized bed, last hot shower, last Mexican dinner, last night in airconditioning, etc. etc. Still, we're so excited and ready so see what Swaziland will bring. love to all of you back home. Gail & Mike June 26, 2010

3 comments:

  1. Oops, I don't think my comment made it but basically it was one more CONGRATULATIONS and expression of admiration in what you are doing! We can't wait to hear what happens next!
    Susi and Jan

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  2. Finally figured out how to comment! wanted you to know I was thinking oif you on this Fourth of July weekend and catching up on your adventure. Hope all is well and safe travels!

    Love Cathy and Tom

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