All Things Peace Corps
Experience all of Peace Corps’ host countries through my posts! This category covers everything related to countries where Peace Corps places volunteers. From here you can find posts about individual countries, including their history, culture, people, geography, and Peace Corps programs. Get an in-depth look at what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer by reading interviews, blog posts and viewing photos from volunteers serving in communities across the globe. Learn about the projects volunteers work on and how they collaborate with local partners. Discover Peace Corps milestones and impact in each country. Whether you’re considering volunteering, want to learn more before visiting, or just interested in these amazing places, this category offers a comprehensive look at each country through the lens of Peace Corps service.
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.
A ‘Welcome letter’ for a new group of Peace Corps volunteers Read MoreNew 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
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.
Grade 4-6 Boys and Girls Go to Scout Camp Read More
The entire school went on a field trip to Pa Sak Cholasit Dam by train. At the dam, the kids shopped, bought toys and candy, and went to the fish museum.
Great School Field Trip to Pa Sak Cholasit Dam Read More
Many of the 125 and 126 Peace Corps Thailand volunteers got together for a very PCV kind of Thanksgiving. A ton of food, good conversation and silly craziness.
Thailand + Thanksgiving = Fakesgiving? Read More
Loi Krathong is a festival celebrated in Thailand. It means “to float a basket”, and comes from making krathong, decorated baskets, which are floated on a river
Loi Krathong Festival celebrated in my village Read More
One of the teachers at my school, Teacher Gai, also got married this weekend too. She had her wedding reception outside her home at lunchtime.
Teacher Gai’s wedding reception at her home Read More
I was invited to the wedding reception for Sompong’s nephew who was getting married to the daughter of the Phu Keow School principle. Over 500 for the banquet.
Huge Wedding Reception for Sompong’s Nephew Read More
Here are few more pictures taken by other people during the Training Camp.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp (more pics) Read More The last day of the training camp, day 3 for teachers and day 2 for students. A huge success but we were all pretty tired when the everyone finally left school.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp Day 3 Read More