Christy in Namibia - Peace Corps

A little tidbit from my day: While teaching grade 7B during period 7 (there are 8 periods per day), a group of about 15 learners from 6A, my next lesson, ran up and were standing outside the door.  6A learner: "Miss! At your house, there's a snake! At the tap!" Me: "In the sink behind my house?" All of the learners: "Yes, Miss!" Me: "Ok... Did anyone try to kill it?" Them: "No, Miss!" Me, sheepishly: "...does anyone want to go kill it?" Them, all in unison: "Yes, Miss!"   And the whole pack of 15 kids ran off in the direction of my house. Grade 7B and I got back to our discussion of the word "balance," as a noun and a verb, one of our new vocabulary words for the week.  Just as we had moved on to the word "transplant," the gaggle of grade 6's returned to the classroom door.  6A learner: "Miss, the snake isn't die." Me: "Why not?" Another learner, looking like she wa

Sorry, friends and family! The this one isn't for you. To the PC/N G roup 43 incoming volunteers and future groups… here’s my attempt at packing advice for Peace Corps/Namibia. I’m sorry this is such a long post! Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. Things I brought: Luggage : 1 big rolling suitcase 1 hiking backpack (60L) 1 regular backpack (carry-on) 1 pillow (with a neck pillow stuffed inside the case) as a second carry-on [advice: buy yourself a neck pillow for the ~36 hours of traveling.] Clothes : 2 pairs of black work pants 1 pair of khakis 2 pairs of jeans 1 pair of Bermuda shorts 2 pairs of running shorts 1 pair of basketball shorts 2 pairs of leggings (long) 1 pair of leggings (knee length—actually acquired these here) 1 pair of sweatpants 1 pair of flannel pants 4 skirts (midi-length) 2 sweatshirts 4 cardigans, lightweight 1 cardigan, heavy/warm 3 sweaters, warm 3 nice long-sleeved t-shirts (could wear