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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Quick Update

Time has passed by and I swear it was just February!

I know many of you are wondering how I'm doing and what I've been up to.  I'm healthy and staying well here in Zambia.

Everyday continues to bring more challenges or new experiences.  I try to hold meetings, yet find only three or four people come.  I've attempted to help a farmer stock his pond with fish from the dam, yet he seems to go missing every now and then.

However, I have successfully been able to work with the local vet and we vaccinated over 1,500 head of cattle for Black Leg.  I also have been able to motivate the community to work further towards building a market within the village.

Outside of the village I have attended a motorbike racing event and went fishing!  I actually caught a couple fish! I took a small holiday in the city and enjoyed going to the cinema and eating at an Indian restaurant.

At my house in the village, I've finally started taking time to read a few good novels as well as a book that's helping me learn more and more about myself.  Also, I am again seriously attacking building a new garden!  I have some tomato and pepper seedlings ready to plant and getting more excited for the prospect of my own veg!

I've been able to have awesome visitors as well as visit other parts of Zambia and see super people out and about, too!

Up then down is the life of a Peace Corps volunteer.  Daily struggles and tiny celebrations.  And time that continually keeps on moving.  Until next time!  Cheers!