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Bang Yai Families Threw Us a Going Away Party

by Jim Damico

All the host families in Bang Yai threw a Going Away party for all of the volunteers that they hosted for the last 8-weeks. Fun but sad too because of the goodbyes.

Lots of food.
My host mother sitting with Kailei and her host mom.
Chadchaya, the TCCS Program Manager
An opening dance and blessing.
Paula Nelson, from the PC Thailand HQ,
giving a certificate to my host family.
More dancers from the school.
A group photo of the volunteers and their host families
With my wonderful host family: Don Kao, Jim, Mong, Jip

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About Jim Damico

My name is Jim. And I have served in the Peace Corps in Thailand, Mongolia, Nepal, and now Armenia. I set up this website to help others interested in PC or already serving. For more info click the "About" link at the top of the page.

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