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November 03, 2005
What Comes Next?
Well, it is official. I am not a part of the Peace Corps. Well not officially now, but it is happening that i am resigning from the Peace Corps. Pretty much the plans from the previous post are still true. I am going to backpack around Africa for awhile. I will have a travel partner, don't worry. I won't be going to any place dangerous. There is plenty to do in South Africa. So maybe I won't even leave that country.
I have things I want to finish at site and maybe spend the rest of November traveling and seeing other volunteers and what they are doing at their sites. And spend December Traveling and enjoying the sites and sounds. I am sad slightly but I really do think that mentally for my health this might not be that bad of an idea.
If Brad and Jimmy are still trying to come, I hope either around New Years or just after and I could possibly get a buddy pass back with you guys or if you came now I could give stuff of mine to take home and you could see africa and I can show you africa. If you came soon you could bring the dodgeballs if later, i would suggest that you don't bring them. But it would sure be nice to see you guys over here, and what better time than now with you friend living backpacking around the area.
Ellen, to ease your concerns I looked at the PC info about leaving and traveling and visas and I can go to the Embassy and get the proper information that I need and not to worry about that.
I do feel good about the decision in the long long run.
Other volunteers would possibly agree with all the weight I have lost and how I have actually changed from how I used to be. Seeing death all around you and seeing people die of AIDS who are your neighbors can do that to you, I guess.
I have no idea what comes next, I am here, and I want to see Africa, then when I get home I want to gain my weight back and I have no idea what will come of me next.
Mom and dad, I am sort of looking in your direction for this one, but since i will be traveling I am giving up my free ticket home, and I am looking at prices to come home and they range from $1000-$850. And hoping I can get some help from you guys.
I will write again soon.
Posted by colin at November 3, 2005 12:25 PM