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The Beginning of the End: Peace Corps

Reflecting on Service and General Updates On Me.

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Boy Comes Home | The Pueblo Press Issue Three

I’ve been in Peace Corps service for a year and a half of my two year commitment. I’m not sure you can call this the ‘home stretch,’ especially because…

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Santiago

Hello! I am writing this post because it is about a loss and I want to recognize that by sharing it. I also want to share the significance and importance…

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La Noche Cultural | The Second Part

Check-out the first part first!

It is past dark and the program begins.

I must say, Seño Graciela looks beautiful. She is wearing the traje típico of Santa Clara, the classic…

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La Noche Cultural | The First Part

I got to Paquip at 4:45pm on a Thursday in April. Seño Juana, the school principal, was running past me out of the gym. When I saw her that…