Dancing to Azeri Music at one of our elders' birthday. Getting integrated into the host community is an a great way to becoming a productive and an effective volunteer.
My host family and I celebrating Thanksgiving. I was honored that my host family bought 2 turkeys for Thanksgiving. I lived with host family for the duration of Peace Corps. They were gracious to me.
My students, fellow teachers, and community members say goodbye to me in November 2012. It was an emotional day because I lived with them for 3 years. I was fully integrated into the community. I was there for my host community all the time. It was...