Category Archives: Peace Corps

Outta Here

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Brian

Tomorrow morning I get up dark and early heading for home. It’s been a whirlwind few days getting everything taken care of so I can become an RPCV. I really want to say a big thank you to the office … Continue reading →

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Bakhchisaray Goodbye

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Brian

The day started with giving the last of my bottles to Baba Masha. I got her address so I could send her a postcard from the States. I let her have her choice of candles from my packet. Next, I … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Brian

On Friday the 13th, at 13:00 13 of my friends gathered at Cafe Alie and we all said goodbye together. My counterpart’s wife wasn’t able to attend, but thankfully a last minute volunteer materialized to take her place. In all, … Continue reading →

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Life, the Universe and Everything

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Brian

So here I am about a month from completing my Peace Corps service. I realized today that leaving the United States to come here was a lot easier than leaving here to go home will be. A lot of volunteers … Continue reading →

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Where Have I Been?

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Brian

It’s summer in Ukraine. The kids are out of school and summer camps are springing up all over the country like poppies. I had my summer camp the first week of June, then went to Kiev for a date with … Continue reading →

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