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Discover my adventures as a Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia (older blog posts from Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal). Follow along for pictures, stories, and what it’s like living in a rural mountain village in Armenia. Learn about the projects I do, the people I meet, and my daily life as a teacher and volunteer.

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Learning Italian in Nepal with Duolingo

by Jim Damico

You might be wondering why I am also “Learning Italian.” Well, two years ago when lockdowns started, my younger brother started learning Italian. He has been using the Duolingo app. …

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Blog / Thailand

Peace Corps Thailand Swearing-In Anniversary – 2014

by Jim Damico

Has it been eight years since my Thailand Swearing-In? Wow! It started my Peace Corps journey for sure. I just wanted to celebrate this memory with you all.

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Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you an awesome 2022 ahead!

by Jim Damico

I wanted to give you a review of the last year and an update on what I hope is coming in 2022 with Peace Corps and Nepal.

Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you an awesome 2022 ahead! Read More
60th Anniversary video from Nepal
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Happy 60th Peace Corps at the KCAPCA Open House!!!

by Jim Damico

I am excited to be there with you for this ‘virtual’ 9th Annual Open House to celebrate Peace Corps’ 60th Anniversary. I’m speaking to you from Nepal.

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Blog / Nepal

A ‘Welcome letter’ for a new group of Peace Corps volunteers

by Jim Damico

I wrote this ‘welcome letter’ for Group 207 but I think it will hold true for all future Nepal groups about what to expect and a few tips on what to bring.

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Tashi and the Monk
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Video: Tashi and the Monk

by Jim Damico

While researching about Nepal, another of my Peace Corps group suggested this film called “Tashi and the Monk”. And I thought I would share the movie with you.

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Mount Everest in Nepal
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One Month to Go Before I Leave for Nepal!

by Jim Damico

At the end of January, I’ll leave my home, traveling to Nepal, the country that touches the sky. And I hope to share more with you as I embark on that adventure

One Month to Go Before I Leave for Nepal! Read More
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What do you know about Nepal?

by Jim Damico

You probably have heard of Nepal because of its most famous landmark, Mount Everest. But otherwise, you might not know much about it other than that.

What do you know about Nepal? Read More
Blog / Thailand

Happy New Year 2015 (2558)!!

by Jim Damico

New Year’s Eve Today marks the end of a my first year as a Peace Corps volunteer serving in Thailand. And as I say goodbye to 2014 (2557 in Thailand), …

Happy New Year 2015 (2558)!! Read More
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Blog / Thailand

Grade 4-6 Boys and Girls Go to Scout Camp

by Jim Damico

Went with the teachers with the grade 4-6 boys and girls to Scout Camp. The students went to activity stations. After dinner, put on skits around the campfire.

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My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

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