T -3 days

Placement called me today to let me know my package had been returned to them. They had neglected to include my apartment number in the address. Turns out though, the whole packet would have been a big tease because I'm not going to that country anymore. That still undisclosed country is holding elections in May and PC has decided that it would not be safe for a training class to arrive during all the political upheaval.

My job has been changed back to business and I will be heading to Central America the same day as the other program was scheduled to leave.... a date that remains a mystery to me. My packet was being sent FedEx today and should be here by Saturday.

This is a perfect example of why flexibility is paramount for a PCV (or nominee/invitee/trainee).

My new projection for my assignment: Nicaragua, the land of lakes and volcanoes. I should know by Saturday...but I'm not going to hold my breath.

I'm looking forward to trying my day-pack out tomorrow at Busch Gardens!