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They punched a hole in my Peace Corps ID today...signalling a definite end to my 2 years of service.
I've spent today visiting programers and doctors and administrators -- getting all the necessary signatures to officially close everything out.
For the past week I have felt exhausted, mostly I think because all the weight of this thing is starting to hit me...I am done. It hasn't seemed real and now it's becoming so.
Well ok I have been out late a lot too but I don't think that's the only reason.
We're all tired and we're all wondering what it's going to be like once we step on the train or plane or whatever machine takes us out of Mongolia toward home.
First, for sure, I'll have a wonderful trip through China and to Barcelona. Then I'll head home for real and the "readjustment" will begin.
What will seem strange? Produce departments? Big green trees? Swimming pools? Who knows...I am sure every day will be a surprise.
For now though I am officially a tourist...PC extended my visa long enough for me to head west and that I am ready to do. Sunday morning I'll set out with two friends and some other travelers and we will live it up. I hear there may be good fishing..will have to see.
For now everyone take care and I will see you soon.
They punched a hole in my Peace Corps ID today...signalling a definite end to my 2 years of service.
I've spent today visiting programers and doctors and administrators -- getting all the necessary signatures to officially close everything out.
For the past week I have felt exhausted, mostly I think because all the weight of this thing is starting to hit me...I am done. It hasn't seemed real and now it's becoming so.
Well ok I have been out late a lot too but I don't think that's the only reason.
We're all tired and we're all wondering what it's going to be like once we step on the train or plane or whatever machine takes us out of Mongolia toward home.
First, for sure, I'll have a wonderful trip through China and to Barcelona. Then I'll head home for real and the "readjustment" will begin.
What will seem strange? Produce departments? Big green trees? Swimming pools? Who knows...I am sure every day will be a surprise.
For now though I am officially a tourist...PC extended my visa long enough for me to head west and that I am ready to do. Sunday morning I'll set out with two friends and some other travelers and we will live it up. I hear there may be good fishing..will have to see.
For now everyone take care and I will see you soon.
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It's so strange to read your blog as you're ending your service and my brother just hit his one year mark there in Mongolia. He just posted about greeting the new volunteers at the airport and it reminded me of reading your post from a year ago when you met him and the other volunteers. Time does fly by - but it sounds like you had an awesome time - good luck in your travels!
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