Welcome to my Peace Corps Lesotho blog! I plan to use this platform to document my various projects, travels, anecdotes, and cultural learnings involving my upcoming 27-month volunteer service in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, Africa for the United States Peace Corps. In addition, I hope to provide useful information for future volunteers as well…

The final countdown has indeed began. It’s hard to believe that in one week I’ll be beginning a 27 month endeavor 8,500 miles away from the only home I’ve ever known. It feels like just yesterday when I was sitting in the Peace Corps’ office on Monroe St., interviewing and beginning a 9 month process of…

Lumelang lelapa le bakhotsi! I am pleased to be writing you all from the comforts of my host family’s compound in Ha Tšitso, Berea, Lesotho. The 2013 Lesotho Healthy Youth group of volunteers consists of 19 people from all over the United States. We all met in staging in Philadelphia before departing on a 15…

Khotso motsoalle! The past month has been delightful as we gear up to head to our permanent sites. Pre-service training has provided ample opportunity to integrate into the vibrant Basotho culture and I have been sure to take full advantage of the many prospects therein. From my Host Volunteer Visit, to traveling via public transportation,…