Greetings all. Based on a few comments from folks, I'd thought I would briefly address our daily life here and how 'tough' it is. First of all, it is vastly different from our previously comfortable life. That is and was expected. We didn't quite expect the need to be constantly mindful of not being a target of theft but in this, we are adapting to the realities. We have found ourselves being readily accepted into the community we live in. The neighbors have been very helpful and protective in ways that I suspect we are not even aware of. When we get our own place, a hurdle we did not expect and had to deal with, it will be much better. We are both needing our own space. NOT because the former situation was bad but it is a function of having lived on our own for 34 years and having a housemother is a bit much. Not her issue - ours.
This is a developing country... hence the need for Peace Corps. If there weren't issues, we would not be here. We have found graciousness and inclusion here in our neighborhood on a regular basis and expect to see that continue and expand. Last night we attended a birthday party for one of the neighbors and got to know maybe 30 more people in at least an initial way. And we had a good time. Keep in mind we have been here only 7 weeks not and are not even formally inducted yet.
So all good even if different.
Project wise, I have meetings with the urban planner today, the Mayor and the President of the Urban Development Corp on Wed. Saturday we are back in Kingston for our final tests and induction. Busy!
Will write more later.
Love to all!
Matt Towne
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Hi Guys,
Just wanted to let you know that I
am "MNQ" so PC won't become a reality for me. My health is not
that great and I need to be close to good medical care. I am very
disappointed, but kinda saw it coming.
As always, I'll read your blog posts everyday. Have an IRIE day!!
Steve-Atlanta...Lets keep in touch..would love to come for a visit.
Got bored at work and started thinking about Jamaica. Good luck to both of you! You both have quite a ride ahead. Upon looking back at my Peace Corps experience in JA, I remember mostly the good stuff, and have selectively forgotten the bad stuff. Take Care!
Kyle - g73 - Kingston IT volunteer
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