Well as I sit here on this computer in this hotel in DC at 4:15 in the AM waiting to leave to Guatemala shortly, I think & reflect back on the last two days of staging that were an experience of a lifetime. We were surprised by our instructors regarding a special meeting we were invited to. We were told we had been priviledged to meet the President at the white house to take pics with him and attend a press conference regarding Volunteer week. yesterday we set out to The White House and met the president. He was actually a very funny down to earth guy. He praised us for our service and called us Soldiers of Compassion. Bush is really fond of the PC and it shows. The photo op with him was great and the experience to go to the White House for the first time made me even more eager and proud to be part of this experience. Orientation was intense but worth it, by 2:00 this PM we will be in Guatemala for more orientation and briefing and our journey will continue. Sorry no pics at this time.
TTY Later.
La Vida Chapin (Guatemalan Lifestyle)
About Me
- Ferney Giraldo
- Guatemala
- Greetings, I am a traveler, a lover, a fighter, an artist, a risk taker, a Latin American. I have been invited to serve in the U.S Peace Corps in the beautiful Pais de Guatemala working as a Youth promoter. Join me as I document my feelings, thoughts and travels through out these next 27 months. This peace Corps service is being done in the memory of my Uncle Julio Berrio who passed away on May 4th, 2007. You are my inspiration for this journey. May your soul rest in peace.
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