Some time has passed since I last blogged. This is not due to the lack of exciting events but rather to the abundance of new experiences, memorable for the better and the worse. Since late December, many new encounters have shaped this Peace Corps experience. First with the bad. After much drama which I cannot get into on this blog, I am once again a ‘lone’ volunteer. For all the right reasons and with my support, my new Kaz-23 site mate was relocated to a different site. The most important thing is that she excels in her service. All the best Rachel!
Now the good. My planned Southeast Asia trip came just at the right time to escape the initial blowback of the drama. For two weeks, fellow PCV friend Erica and I toured Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Singapore entertained us with its contemporary non-stop action. Seeing my grandpa, aunts, uncles, and cousins added to the joy. Malaysia proved relaxing after numerous active days and late nights in Singapore. Thailand simply amazed us with its natural beauty and intriguing culture. Future Kaz-24s, if you are planning a trip next winter, choose Thailand. After spending five days in sun-kissed Phuket where everything is for sale, we hit Bangkok up. The energy never let up.
