So up until this point in training I've had Americans around me. After helping me settle in the night before, Kelsey went back because she had to teach Monday. I was sad to see her go, but at the same time I knew I needed to figure out how well I would do completely cut off from Peace Corps. Because I'm just up here for a few days I didn't come with a Satellite phone, which is the only thing that works up here! Vanuatu has some places that have cell coverage and many volunteers have access to it within 30 minutes or so, but there are a few of us who don't. I'm one of those few and let me tell you, that can be pretty dang terrifying to know you have no way to speak to anyone who might have the slightest understanding of what you're going through! At the same time I chose to be removed so I could truly integrate and be stuck with myself. Man did I accomplish that this week! Don't get me wrong, I'm surrounded by people and one day I might feel like they are my people but right now I stick out worse then a buckeye at a gator game ;-)
Well we will see how it goes & I'll let you know!
Until next time
Jump In the Jungle
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