For the last day and half we've met the Peace Corps staff in Guinea and some of the volunteers currently in the country. Everyone is great. The Guinean people are so warm and welcoming, and they are so happy to have us here. We haven't had a chance to venture outside of the compound but we have running water and eletricity here, the lap of luxury. Right now I am actually sitting in an air conditioned room... defintely can't get used to that. But soon everything will change and we will be off to training and meet our host families. I get adopted on saturday!
There is so much I want to say right now but I'm not sure how to put it words. The country is beautiful, its nothing like I've ever seen. As we were traveling to the Peace Corps compound last night in our buses the streets were crowded with people. I mean there were people everywhere selling chickens, food, cigarettes and all kinds of things. Also there was traffic like you wouldn't believe, 76 has got nothing on Guinean traffic jams. We've tried Senegalese food, and I even ate a whole fish. We sampled some of the local beer and even spent some time on the beach playing soccer with the locals and hanging out at the beach bar. I have posted some pictures (because yes I am actually here) and I wanted to share some of Guinea with you. I am about to head down the swimming pool for a quick dip before bed.. yes an in ground pool. So Enjoy and I will be in touch!
The school next to the Peace Corps compound.
My favorite picture of the students next door.
Tourists. 
Africa here we come.
The Early Risers catching the sunrise.
G 15 getting ready to leave for the airport.
View of the beach from the roof deck at the Peace Corps compound.
My first Guinean sunrise.
Sunset.
6 comments:
Amer - sounds incredible! Glad to hear all is well. Enjoy all the comforts of home...until Saturday. Best of luck with your new "family" and friends. Looking forward to future G15 updates! Much love, AK UB K A & C
so where are the zebra's, lions, monkeys and such? Am i missing something. Also a message from Kate she wants you to become a cheezer in Africa so we can see pictures of you! Hope all is well. talk to you often.
Amy-Glad you arrived safe and everything is going well. Loved seeing all the photos. Look foward to seeing more. Good luck with your family. Talk to you soon.
Aunt Nancy
amy
so happy to hear that you arrived safe. pictures are amazing. good luck and we will be in touch soon
love, mrs robbins
Amy Hy,
Love the pics. miss you already but glad you made it there safely!!!!!
Hi Neil,
WE MISS YOU. Rockie misses you. He has to make the rounds every so often but always comes back when hunger strikes.
We have had about six inches of snow. It was beautiful. All gone now.
Like the picture of the "Early Risers" Are anxious to hear more about your adventure.. Love you a bunch. grammy
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