10 July 2011

Daina´s Despedida

I have been very lucky in Peace Corps. I live in a small department capital, there is running water in my house, the city has electricity (luz) and I have pretty regular access to internet. All of this said, the most amazing part of my site is Daina.

Daina, a small business volunteer, has been in Jinotega for the last two years.  I see her at least once a week. When I have health fairs she comes to support me. When she has business competitions I go to support her. Last year we started a girls club together. We meet with them every week. It has been one of the best parts of my service. 


A few days ago we had a going way away party, una despedida, for Daina at CĂ­rculo de Amigas with our girls group. There was crying involved, small girls with flowers, letters and pin the tail on the donkey.



I´ll miss my site mate. But, she has left me with a wonderful group of girls. I could not have asked for more.