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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Swearing In to Peace Corps

Finally, after 2 months of training we were ready to get to our sites and begin. The swearing in ceremony was held at the American ambassador's residence. . .






. . .which is very nice.








Everyone was all dressed up for the occasion. These outfits are made from chitenge's - pieces of fabric used as a traditional skirt by women, but also used to carry babies and many other uses. Local tailors turn them into suits and dresses for a very reasonable price.








There were many officials and guests. On the left is the US ambassador, then the Peace Corps country director and me - giving a short speech for all the new volunteers.






There was merriment. . .








. . .a cake and good food.








Then, the next day, we started loading all our stuff into Land Cruisers for the trip to our new homes in Malawi.

1 comments:

LARRY said...

Despite or because of everything, you have the nicest smiles, Jim. What a life.

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