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Melissa | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. October 21, 2012. I often lay in bed dreaming of strawberries and grapes, cheese, and chocolate. None of these are made here in-countryunless you count mambo bars, which may resemble chocolate but taste […]. Read Article →. Falling…Prepared Two Ways. October 1, 2012. Last week I fell while running and rolled my ankle. It was a blinding pain and I immediately thought I had broken it. I was alone, just outside my neighborhood […]. Read Article →. Year 2: Posh Corps.
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August | 2011 | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. Monthly Archives: August 2011. Bye Bye Bucket Showers. August 25, 2011. So I’ve been in Garoua for 6 days now and I’m starting to feel at home. For a few days I left all the furniture in the same […]. Read Article →. August 20, 2011. So I’m officially a Peace Corps Volunteer and I’ve made it up to Garoua. I have a lot to tell you all, but I saw this and thought […]. Read Article →. Click for more pictures. Where to send Melissa packages. BP 1825, Garoua Cameroon.
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Pretty in Pagne | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. September 3, 2012. I’d say that after a year of being in Cameroon, I’ve gotten pretty used to the attention I get as a. The WAY too long stares from across the footpath, the marriage proposals from moto drivers, the constant asking for presents (ou est ma par? But during my last trip to Yaoundé, my friend Patricia and I had a pretty unique encounter with a taxi man. Me, in pagne, at a wedding with my best friend in Garoua, Soureya. It just got me thinking. I do...
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September | 2011 | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. Monthly Archives: September 2011. The Players in My World…these days. September 25, 2011. After referencing Simone in my last post, with no introduction, I decided that it might be worthwhile to dedicate a post to the people/groups in my world right now. (shout […]. Read Article →. September 18, 2011. Read Article →. Rainy Season and Friends. September 14, 2011. Read Article →. Baking…without an oven. September 3, 2011. Read Article →. September 1, 2011. Easy Mac (...
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Barka Da Sallah | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. August 24, 2012. Happy holiday to all. Well it was over on Sunday, but I’m a little late on posting…please excuse me. As a resident of Garoua, living right next to a mosque, I feel very close to Ramadan and Islamic traditions. This year, I tried to fastbut I only lasted like 4 days. But making the effort to fast helped me pay more attention to the details of Ramadan. Today, I’m going to share some of my favorite tidbits about Ramadan in Garoua. Generosity. I wa...
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December | 2011 | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. Monthly Archives: December 2011. The work I keep saying I’m doing over here…. December 22, 2011. As you all know, I was in Guider for Thanksgiving but that’s not the only reason I was there. GIC FEPES, the women’s group I work with, was putting on […]. Read Article →. December 5, 2011. Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I’m glad to report that I had a successful turkey day here in Cameroon. I was in Guider for the holiday with one of […]. Read Article →. Create a ...
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October | 2012 | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. Monthly Archives: October 2012. October 21, 2012. I often lay in bed dreaming of strawberries and grapes, cheese, and chocolate. None of these are made here in-countryunless you count mambo bars, which may resemble chocolate but taste […]. Read Article →. Falling…Prepared Two Ways. October 1, 2012. Read Article →. The opinions and contents of this blog are my own and do not reflect the views of the Peace Corps or the United States Government. Click for more pictures.
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Falling…Prepared Two Ways | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. Falling…Prepared Two Ways. October 1, 2012. Last week I fell while running and rolled my ankle. It was a blinding pain and I immediately thought I had broken it. I was alone, just outside my neighborhood at 6 in the morning. I had my headphones in and was wearing my usual running gear. I’ve been running this route for about a month. I have no idea how it happened, but I was in pain. After a day of rest things got a lot better. I ventured out into town the next ...
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Year 2: Posh Corps | Ca-MEL-roon...get it?
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The adventures of mel-issa in cameroon. Year 2: Posh Corps. September 14, 2012. I’ve been thinking about this lately. Why does this happen? I’ve come up with a few reasons. 1. You know your way around the block. 2. You’ve figured out who you’re going to work with. 3. Most likely, you’ve made the friends you’re going to make in-country. 4. You feel confident in your service and yourself. Fancy pizza at an even fancier restaurant. Photo Credit: Danielle Nicolai. To leave your house. Why add internet? Addre...
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