My initiation into the African way of life

The Peace Corps Chronicles, Part 2 My Initiation With the quest for vision underway, it was now time to make action speak louder than words. So, I visited the nearest optometrist which is 70 kilometers from my village. He is a Botswana doctor, currently working abroad, and after discussing my needs, the arrangements were made. …

A quest for vision in Namibia

The Peace Corps Chronicles – Part 1   The Beginning As a Peace Corps Volunteer in an African village, I am a teacher, librarian, HIV/AIDS coordinator, after-school program manager and all-around helper for any school functions. Upon arriving here in Namibia, I had a great ambition to accomplish many things in my two-year service. I …