...and we are most definitely ready to go! Our four check bags are weighing in just under 150 (collectively), which gives us about 10 pounds to spare.
Today is the day! We can't believe it's finally here! We're leaving this morning for PDX to catch our 11:20 flight to L.A. We'll spend tomorrow (Tuesday) meeting our fellow trainees and preparing to leave the country. Our trans-Pacific flight is at 9:30pm TOMORROW!!! Once we arrive in Nadi, Fiji, we'll have a 5 hour bus ride along the coast to Suva where our training will begin.
During the first 5 days of training we will be at a vocational training in Suva. During these 4 days we'll start our language and cultural training. On May 25 we will split up into groups of 5-6 trainees and live in villages in the Tailevu area with host families. We'll have formal training Monday-Saturday, and will be able to structure our own learninng and spend time with our host families on Sundays. Week 5 of training we'll find out where our site will be for the next 2 years and we'll get a chance to meet our community contact!
It sounds like our first 10 weeks in Fiji will be packed and we may or may not have access to Internet until July. We'll post blogs if/when we can, and try to get some snail mail out if we are unable to post.
Feel free to write us. We'd love to hear from you!
Our name(s), PCV
Peace Corps/Fiji
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
SOUTH PACIFIC
Thanks for reading!
Nan and Chris
Good luck to you. You must be from Portland. I visited another Figi volunteer yesterday, David Phelps, "Stump on the Go". It was great sharing our experiences, although I'm on my way to Macedonia in September and can't wait. Stay well, and Godspeed. All good things, Maggie Schneider, Lake Oswego
ReplyDeleteI can't beleive this day has actually arrived. I can't even begin to tell you how much we enjoyed having you both hang out in Portland for the past 10 months. I am so excited for you and the journey you're about to have, but you will be missed more than you will ever know. I am so thankful for the time that we did have and wish you the best! Much love, Karen Zorn
ReplyDeleteTotally random, but....
ReplyDeleteWhat brand are those duffels? The look like the PERFECT size?
Thanks :)
Have tons of fun in Fiji!
-Sara