After much ado, I have arrived in the capitol of Mozambique that is Maputo. It took 31 hours of travel from Philadelphia to Johanesburg, and then to Maputo this mourning. We arrived at a group of bungalos for further training this afternoon. This evening we were treated to some local dancing and music by a band performing for a wedding at the resort. An important-looking gentlemen gave us a show by participating in a native dance with some young elusively dressed dancers. We were amuzed to later find out that he is the former president of Mozambique. After informed we quickly took notice of a number of men behind us holding AK47's. What a welcome.
Since leaving SLC we have been wined and dined by Peace Corps. We were put up in the historic district of Philly, a fancy hotel in Johanesburg and now a resort on the Indian Ocean in Maputo. It will soon come to an end for we head to the country on Sunday to meet our families. We will be staying in Namaacha on the border of Mozambique and Maputo until Dec. 10th. 49 of the orignial 69 will be in Namaacha. This group is a lot of fun and everywhere we go people know we're there. We have cheered on every take off and landing in the planes.
Tomorrow I will recieve nine more shots and a language test so I better get to bed. Thanks for reading. Remember there is an open door policy for anyone in Mozambique. So if you are in the nieghborhood, give me a ring.
Chase
5 comments:
Can't wait for more updates!!!
Utah Federation for Youth
Chase, Im glad to hear both feet are on African soil...Im glued to every word and update, so keep em comin. Remember, if your in need of supplies, I.E. toilet paper, tooth brush, comb, tick removal kit, anti snake venom, stink bug repellant and DUCK TAPE, IM YOUR MAN. Be safe out there and take lots of pictures.
Much Love Brother.
Chuck, Amber, Savanna and SAM...
Nice man, the former President! Wild! Have fun man, certainly keep the pics coming.
Missing you already! Hey this blogger stuff is kinda cool! I had no idea that so much went into it. Want one of my own!I love reading your updates, Keep good notes and you can write a book when you get home! You are an inspiration to us all and soon will be to all you come to know in Africa. They are lucky to have you! Keep in touch! signing out with lots of love Amber, Chuck, Savanna and Sam!!!
the useful content you presented do help our team's investigation for our group, thanks.
- Lucas
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