Staging in Philadelphia

Just wanted to post a quick update from staging in Philadelphia before we leave for the airport in Newark -

Everyone in my staging group is incredible and seems to be especially diverse. We have people from a wide range of ethnic groups and all over the country, essentially an equal amount of men and women and even have a strong diversity of age. Two of the volunteers in my group are RPCV's (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers) getting ready for their second term of service!

Most of the trainees in my group seem to be teaching English and Math, there are only 2 other ICT volunteers besides myself.

We woke up early this morning to get our Yellow Fever vaccination and will be leaving in about 10 minutes for the airport. Our plane to Amsterdam leaves at 6 this evening.

Part of me wishes we would have had a bit more time in Philly, it seems like an exciting city with a lot of history. Luckily on our way back from getting our vaccinations a few of us took a longer route and walked past the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It was a nice little American history reminder before we leave for Tanzania.

Next update will be in country! Tanzania here I come!