Je m'excuse mes amis francophones, mais je crois que la plupart de mes blogs se feront en anglais. J'espère que vous arrivez à les lire pareil. Surtout n'hésitez pas de m'écrire en français!
So as many of you already know (and are possibly sick of hearing about) I'm going to Mali, West Africa, for the summer. I am a Project Supervisor with a Canadian ngo and in this role I will be leading a group of 9 "youth" (18-28 years). We will be working with a Malian ngo in three villages to build community gardens - the goal of which is to earn money for the schools in these communities. This work has already proven interesting and challenging, as over the past few months I facilitated training for my group in order to prepare them for this adventure.I just returned to Montreal from 3 weeks of holidays down the East Coast of the US, and then to BC (the picture above was taken over Vancouver), and I am now feeling ready for my departure June 1st. I am looking forward to the new smells, sounds and people. I am looking forward to all the unexpected situations that lie ahead. I think this could be my favourite part about traveling - waking up and having no idea what your day will look like!
I will be using this blog to share my experiences with you and I welcome your comments. Please keep me up to date on your life too!
More to come from Mali...
5 comments:
Salut Erin,
Bonne chance dans toutes tes aventures au Mali. Tu as beaucoup de courage et je suivrai avec grande passion le déroulement de ton expérience! Prends soin de toi et surtout profite de chaque instant. Je t'embrasse.
Mireillex
Bravo Erin :) sounds very interesting! please keep us posted!
I will check this blog - yes everyday - I am missing you already and you haven't even left Canada yet! Know that I am very proud of you and your answer to your call to be an advocate in the global village. Your sense of care and wisdom continue to be your gift to the world. I am one proud Mamma! God's blessing on your journey and work, and my hugs and kisses on our pillow at night - love you - Mom xoxoxox
Hey Erin!
Great commentary-really appreciate the descriptive narrative and pics too!
Lisa
Hi , Erin , This is Sudipto from Bangladesh . Recently I have been through your blog. It is really nice description of Bangladesh, specially the way you have taken it easily.
My father also works in Nijera kori , Dhaka office. His name is JALAL, and most probably I am having a bag of given by you with your university monogram.
Nice to read it here. Take care , bye
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