My passport with the visa finally arrived yesterday so we're leaving for Eritrea this Saturday, 2 weeks later than expected. Packing has been a bit of a nightmare, trying to get everything I'll need including a crash helmet, solar shower and toiletries for 6 months into one suitcase but it's nearly done. We'll be staying in the capital, Asmara, for the first week or so for our in country training and I'm really looking forward to that.
I'll try and keep a record of my time in Eritrea on this blog assuming there'll be some access to the internet now and again.
This is actually a new blog from Asmara 5 feb 2009...
I've been unable to open the blog until now....internet is desperately slow.
We're having a lovely week here in Asmara...at school during the day, learning Tigringya and ways of working here. We've also been visiting places....several offices to get papers sorted, the British embassy to say hello and yesterday met the Minister of Education who was really welcoming and gave us tea (more than the BE managed!).
Everything going well, weather, lovely, food good (though dairy products in short supply) the people are really friendly and the women and children are quite beautiful...men don't seem to wear as well.
will write more when I can.
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Good luck Tricia, it has been a pleasure you staying with us, you will be missed (although think Pete will enjoy getting his studio back)!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe flight and will look forward to visiting your blog for updates once you are settled.
If you need a goody bag sending out after a couple of months just shout, im sure i can find some delights to send out to you from the UK.
Good luck and take care.
Lots of Love
Marcia, Pete and Maya
x x x
Great news you are settling in, sounds like it has been none stop since you arrived : )
ReplyDeleteAll well here, still cold and plenty of snow..... so you are not missing much!
Pete and Maya send their love.
Marcia x x x x