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Naima in Benin: A few more photos...
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A Peace Corps Journal. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. A few more photos. Amdiath, Suruma, Maldiath, and Moulika.my little buddies. Matt, former Djougou volunteer, came back to visit and introduced me to his work partners, Nady and Dean. They run a scholarship program for underprivileged, at-risk girls and are in the process of building a dormitory to house the girls in Djougou. A bird's eye view of a Djougou CEG. Yes, that is a twig holding the power lines apart. The Germans have a pet monkey! Write to me at:.
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Naima in Benin: March 2009
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A Peace Corps Journal. Friday, March 6, 2009. I'm the worst blogger ever. Here is an entry that I wrote back in February but haven't had a chance to post since.sorry! I'll post something more recent soon! Lots of Love,. I spent the holidays with Jessica and Melissa in Bassila. We had stockings (I sewed mine myself from a scrap of my Peace Corps bedsheet! But we saw tons of hippos, several varieties of deer/antelope, crocodiles, monkeys, buffalo, and, best of all, elephants. In one rather comical (at ...
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Naima in Benin: August 2008
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A Peace Corps Journal. Sunday, August 3, 2008. I returned from my post visit in Penessoulou last night, so I have lots of news to share about my post and about my trip. I’m trying to write some of this on the French computer at the internet café because I want to try to post some photos on Facebook while I type, so please excuse any typos! 8221; but I don’t think they believe me…haha. How crazy is that? And where else could I ever have had this experience? 8221; It really is priceless. Beginning in July,...
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Naima in Benin: Bébé au dos
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A Peace Corps Journal. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Maldiath seems a bit alarmed that I'm trying to put her on my back. But we got the hang of it! Jessica DOES look a BIT more relaxed! But the first picture of Maldiath made me laugh quite a bit! You are all learning so MANY new skills! We LOVE you and are SO PROUD of you, Mark Loehrke (Carlys dad). June 30, 2009 at 6:37 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. I'd love to hear from you! Write to me at:. Corps de la Paix Americain.
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Naima in Benin: Benin in pictures
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A Peace Corps Journal. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. It's been a while since I've posted any photos, so here's a smattering from the last few months. On Easter Sunday, Jessica, Melissa and I introduced my Director and his family to the tradition of Easter egg hunts. The kids - and the adults! Got really into it. Our finished products. ils sont jolis, non. While the kids play, mom makes Easter dinner. goat! My Director's family at Joyce's baptism. Jessica and Lydie at the baptism. Thanks for the pictures! Miche...
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Naima in Benin: The Whipping Fete
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A Peace Corps Journal. Wednesday, October 28, 2009. I have even less of an excuse for procrastination these days because I now have – drum roll, please – internet in Penessoulou! It’s expensive and a bit slow because it’s routed through my cell phone, but nevertheless I find it incredible that I can check gmail after I pull water from the well. In short, technology is amazing and I am lazy. I apologize! Highlights from the school year thus far include: me knocking over a table (it only had three legs!
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Naima in Benin: September 2008
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A Peace Corps Journal. Monday, September 1, 2008. I'm the worst blogger ever. My apologies for another belated update – though I would not have thought it possible, this past month has been even more of a whirlwind than my first few weeks here! Model school – the Peace Corps’. Which offered free English classes to students in Porto Novo – has occupied nearly all of my time, and French and local language classes and other cultural activities (and laundry! Although I’m definitely ready for a bit more...
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Somewhere in England / Under African Skies: September 2010
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Somewhere in England / Under African Skies. Tales from the UK / Stories from Benin. Monday, September 27, 2010. Support girls' education in Benin! The Beninese school year starts in October, so funds are needed urgently to get this scholarship program moving. Consider making a donation now as a gift for a family member or friend for Christmas. For more information, or to donate, visit The Benin Scholarship Fund. Wednesday, September 15, 2010. If only the Beninese could see me now. I will move into my REA...
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Somewhere in England / Under African Skies: March 2011
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Somewhere in England / Under African Skies. Tales from the UK / Stories from Benin. Tuesday, March 29, 2011. To create a word cloud using the most frequently used words on my blog. Their size indicates their frequency of usage on this blog. Pretty, huh? Monday, March 28, 2011. The part of my last blog post you were probably actually hoping for. Let a new blogging season begin! 8226; brolly: umbrella. I once said "umbrella" and was corrected, "You mean BROLLY? Can also use "proper" in the same way). 8226;...
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Somewhere in England / Under African Skies: Shoes for Africa? An interview with an African
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Somewhere in England / Under African Skies. Tales from the UK / Stories from Benin. Friday, April 8, 2011. An interview with an African. Picture: Virgile and I on New Year's Eve, 2009, at the Bassila internet café that he directs. Here’s a transcript (translated from French; I. To keep the direct translation of. Are kids in Africa really lacking shoes, and should companies in the US manufacture and freely give them to children? Also, what will the impact be for shoemakers and shoe-sellers? If you buy the...