Good News!
I have received a visa from the Republic of Uzbekistan. This means that I am now able to go out to my site! In fact, I’m writing this from the Peace Corps office in Tashkent. Tomorrow, at 9 a.m, I will leave for my permanant site by taxi.
So, last night and this morning I said goodbye to my family in Chinobod. I will certainly miss them and the comforts that came with living there. Although I will not miss the toilet, which another volunteer dubbed as the “nastiest he’d seen,” I will miss the good food, the hands off treatment, and the moments of family bonding. That said, I’m pretty sure that time spent at my next family will be as, if not more enjoyable.
I expect to be met by the Director of the primary school at which I will be working when I arrive tomorrow, so let’s hope I make a positive impression. Here we go again…
What wonderful news!!!! Please give us the new contact information when you get it. I am happy to hear you will be working in a primary school. If that means what I think it does this age group is delightful, though energetic, to work with. How did your family like the hamburgers? I have no doubt that the first impression will be a good one. Everyone in the town will certainly be interested in you.
Take Care Enjoy the Journey and Keep us posted about all of the is happening.
XXXOOOGQ
Hey Matt-
How very exciting! I am sure you will be a wonderful teacher in the primary school. I hope you are able to keep posting from your new site as frequently as you have been. It is always to nice to read what you are up to. We miss you so much but know that you are creating memories that will last you a lifetime…
Have a safe trip…
-Bette
And away you go, i am sure that they are awaiting you on pins and needles and perhaps you have a little flutter in your stomach, as one does when approaching something new–, but there is absolutley no doubt in my mind that you will handle this new move very, very well.
Your gong to make a wonderful teacher and the youngsters are going to find it very easy to like you. Take care of yourself, be well—Love, B&B (formely—G&G)