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i laugh so hard and wish I could write like you do. It helps to read what you say so easily. I write so differently and have just put up my own blog for reasons to coach newbees.
stuffexpataidworkerslike, puts a smile on my face. reality. hard facts. things inside of me not expressed.
terry,
theaidworker.com
This is the funniest blog I’ve seen.
We are Americans who live in Yucatan and there are strong similarities between the expat aid workers and just plain expats.
Your posts hit the spot(s).
Beryl Gorbman, Merida Yucatan
Any chance you guys can start a “Top Posts” section? Linking to the most liked or most viewed posts?
Thanks for the laughs!
done! check the side bar. :)
I love reading your blog. The travel visa had me in stitches. I love my visas. I was wondering if you could give any advice to a new undergrad graduate looking for even the most menial aid work. I want to get field experience. I’ve been scouring the internet and everyone wants experience, but I can’t find anything to get experience!
My daughter Evelyn is serving in the Peace Corp in South Africa. She texted me that she left her sandals in Pretoria and can’t live without them. She asked if I could get her a new pairand to mention where she is serving. She is a size 7. There is an REI store that carries them in Woburn MA. or should I order them on line?
Thanks
Is this for real??? Amazing sarcasm!
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Classic stuff expat workers like – alcohol and drug fueled parties in remote locations, great tunes, good times, reminisces about experiences and encounters and the whole place teeming with smugness and self-satisfaction.
This Blog is incredible. It perfectly sums up so much of the ridiculousness that I witnessed as a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras. Thank you so much!