I officially have two more weeks as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan. I arrive in Ashgabat December 20 to begin three days of paperwork and exit interviews and then...the world is mine.
Sitting in class the other day one of my students said, "Angela, what will happen if you leave?"
I couldn't stop laughing. "What do you mean 'IF', Jeren? I can't STAY here. I have to go home."
I made pumpkin pie for my students on Thanksgiving and once again the subject of me leaving was brought up.
"You made this yourself?" one girl asked.
I told her I did.
"See, you can cook! Just stay here and be a gelin!"
I immediately started laughing. "What a GREAT IDEA! Why have I never thought of that before? I could just get married!"
If I had a dollar for every marraige proposal I've received in this country I would never have to work again.
A piece of my heart lies here forever
About Me
- Angela
- Turkmenistan
- The contents of this blog reflect the opinions of the writer and do not in any way reflect any policy or position of the United States Government or the Peace Corps. I'm a Returned Peace Corps volunteer from Turkmenistan not really sure about what's next. Every day is still amazing... Email me
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Pretending to Clean
Queens of Cotton
I did not help pick it, but had a great time jumping in it
Awaza!
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Tolkuchka
Who needs carpets?
Summer in T-stan
photo taken by Jay
Darvaza
The Pit of Hell
in Gushgi
Beauty
getting ready for the big day
at the wedding
Family Fun
Kids at School
destination unknown
On Vacation
SAUSAGE!
MEAT!!!
mmmmm....
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!
soooo much foooood
at school
PLOV
It's what's for dinner!
My World
reading rainbow
Birthday Fun
This woman is awesome
In the Fields
Cotton!
It's that time again...
Friendship
It's absolutely priceless
Sitting in the King's Chair
The King of Margush sat here 5000 years ago
Camels!
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4 comments:
In two weeks, the best Turkmen PCV blog in the whole of Central Asia will come to an end. It will be sorely missed.
What anonymous said.
We'll hit up Denny's. ;)
When do you actually return home? I'm heading to Austin from Dec 20th to about the 3rd. Hopefully I don't miss your landin'.
Some kind of homecoming party is required.
Huhm,funny experience, that's where all PCV are hanging out. They used to be in the downtons too, but now restricted to rural areas, pitty. How about thoese PCVs that were denied to Turkmenistan in 2010?
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