This is a photo of Tiky, my dog, with the children of Zacapa, Guatemala on his birthday in November 2002. Tiky and I had been living in Zacapa for almost nine months. After biting a child who had come into our backyard while I was away, Tiky had...
Full text of a brochure highlighting Peace Corps programs and activities and opportunities for service. Although no exact date of publication is given, the brochure appears to be from 1981.
During our first visit to our permanent site of Tutrakan, site mate Michael (L) and I found ourselves invited to a birthday celebration for the deputy mayor and mayor.
Several Albanian Volunteers sitting on the remains of a Roman colosseum in Apollonia. They came from all over the country to celebrate another PCV's birthday.
Date of Photo: 12-8-2010; This photo was taken on my first birthday celebration while serving in Yunyang, Chongqing, China. My students surprised me with a traditional hot pot dinner and noodles to symbolize a long life. At the end of the evening,...
In my second year of volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ghana I celebrated my birthday in the village of Asuboni with many of the children that I adore. Amé is one of them and her wonderful smile and joy of life made me exceptionally happy. It...
This photo was taken during my 24th birthday party my host family had for me. This was my second birthday in country. My family gave me mango ice cream for my birthday! It was delicious. From left to right: (In the back) My host father, my host...
This photo was taken at the local YMCA in Armenia where I held a read to kids day in honor of Doctor Seuss. Peace Corps Volunteers read Dr. Seuss stories aloud to children in small groups. The kids then made arts and crafts related to the stories...
Loud duduk heavy music lifts everyone from their elbow-to-elbow packed benches to dance arms raised and with light feet. The women are tired and want to go home. This is a scene all too familiar in Armenia.