Monday, December 5, 2011

That's all there is

It still seems strange that this chapter is over, but I'm glad to have the blog as a record of where I started and ended up. Thank you to everyone who has kept up with me and my adventures for the last couple of years. It's been a lot of fun keeping track of the experience for people who are genuinely interested and take the time to read about a corner of the world totally different than their own. Thanks. I won't be blogging here anymore, so for newcomers who want a re-cap, or readers who caught some but not all of the story, here are a few posts that, together, might make something of a summary.

1. Why I joined the Peace Corps.- July, 2009
2. Llega la gringa.- October, 2009. My first visit to the community. Skimming over this post again reminds me of how much a volunteer's perspective changes over 27 months.
3. The Doctor is Out.- February, 2009. An introduction to traditional health beliefs. Reader favorite!
4. Saving Sloths, An Illustrated Tale. June, 2010. Living in the rainforest has so many benefits.
5. One Year In. August, 2010.
6. Distance. September, 2010. A learning experience for everyone involved.
7. Cati Quiero Pintar and Visitor's Pass. October 2010 and July 2011. To help you get a better idea of the true daily experience.
8. Latrine Project Continues. June, 2011.
9. Singing Kids and Dancing Kids. September 2010 and September 2011.
10. Why Participatory Community Development Is Hard...and Right. August 2011.