Peace Corps

I love this place. I have only gone twice, but each time was so rich in experience and memories. Saudades. If you can, go. If you can’t, enjoy the words and photos.

An important statue of John Paul II was passed between schools while I was working at two schools in Timor. The ceremonies and rituals were profoundly moving for me. Read this article to learn some history, culture, and appreciation for the beauties of ceremony.

A long-winded story about running and friends. It reflects well the era when I wrote it. The first half is much more worth reading than the second, though I often think about Jacinto.

A short story about successfully making chocolate in rural Timor-Leste and unsuccessfully convincing my host family to do it too.

A short photo story of the weekly market day in Ermera Vila. A great glimpse into the everyday life of somewhere very different than most readers’ experiences.

Mostly photos from my three months of Peace Corps training in Gleno in Timor-Leste. So many memories in this blog, so many more not.