Life in Conakry (for a PCT)

So it's hard to remember all the little things to write that I want to tell you all! But, I'll try to remember a few.

We're staying in the kush PC house/compound and have sessions in the AM, lunch, then more sessions in the afternoon doing more policies and logistics stuff. We got typhoid fever shots this morning and were told there's about 12 more shots to come over the next three months of PST (pre-service training). WOOHOO VACCINATIONS! But as we all agreed, rather the shot than the disease! Also had our language interviews today so they know what level French language we need to start at. Just basically had a convo about books and free time and a bunch of random things in French and I think we find out our levels tomorrow morning.

After lunch (rice and sauce with some meat), we had a band/dance group come entertain us on the roof of the PC house! That was pretty awesome. I took a few pictures, but every time I tried to take one, they yelled "Venez! Dansez!" (Come! Dance!) So we all danced. and it was hilarious and fun. and we were all soaked with sweat afterwards (just in time for our PC ID photos to be taken... at least the photos will be pretty accurate as to how we look in country. ha)

After that, some more ice breakers, another session, and then another HUGE feast for dinner that I just finished. I guess they're trying to postpone as long as possible our inevitable diarrhea (sorry, it's just a fact).

OH! And before dinner, we had a little break and Jen (my former virtual PC friend, now we're real life friends), took us around the market and thru town a little bit. Similar to Haiti, and still as impressive. We had some oranges that they peel, slice the top and squeeze and drink, so it was like OJ on the go. and delicious.

So in Conakry, we have regular internet access (4 computers for PCV usage), so I can update pretty regularly here. But, we leave here Monday (Bastille day, and Plocki's bday) for our adoption ceremony and to start really training with language, technical skills, etc, etc, etc. So for the three months of training, internet will be less regular (if at all), and I think perhaps we can get you to call our host family's cell phone, with permission obviously. But also, former PCVs suggest not having a cell phone during training so we can fully immerse ourselves into Guinean culture. So yea- TBD about cell phone usage, and don't get used to this regular internet updating!

We find out our sites August 1st I think, and get to visit it for a week before we actually get sworn in. And I can't really think of any other big milestones in the life of PCTs except for those!

Love you all, gotta go let other people tell they're families and friends that they're also alive and kickin!

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