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Currently we, all the trainees, are back at the guest house in Nuku’alofa. We are here for our last and final part of training before becoming volunteers and heading out to our villages. Over the next couple days we have lots of final interviews and tests on all the material we have been learning for the past two months or so…everything from language to medical and safety. On Wednesday we will be having our Swearing in Ceremony, where we become official volunteers. Yay!! Finally!! It is actually going to be a big deal here in Tonga. The Prime Minister is going to be there along with some other really important international officials…but not the King. =) The rest of our time will be filled with shopping for items and food for our houses. Those of us on outer islands are really going to be living up the palangi food choices and vegetables here in the big happening city of Nuku’alofa. On Saturday the 20th all the new Ha’apai volunteers will be leaving the big city. I will be taking a vakapuna (airplane) to Pangai (the main city in Ha’apai) then a vaka (boat) for about 2-3 hours to Ha’afeva, then a smaller vaka for about an hour to my final destination and my new home for two years – Tungua! =D
Not sure when I will be able to get to the internet, maybe about once a month, but I will just continue writing down my experiences on my laptop and posting them later. Please keep me in your prayers as I travel and get adjusted to my new home. I will be keeping everyone in my prayers as the holiday season is here and everyone traveling.
Contact infomation:
Monica Hamilton, PCV
Peace Corps
PO Box 147
Nuku’alofa, Tonga
SOUTH PACIFIC
I know a few of you have my number…but I actually had to change the service to the one that works on outer islands better. My number now is… 011 (country code) – 676 (area code) – 46-898 (my number). I would love to hear from all of you, I know it is a little expensive to call. =( If you are having trouble you can call my Mom, Jove, or Mel (I don’t think they would mind helping out).
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3 comments:
Hi Monica!
I just got caught up on your posts! I am so pumped for you! This is going to be such a great experience! You'll be in our thoughts and prayers!
Andrew, Georgia and Evie Howard
Have a happy holiday season Monica. I wish you well!
Hey Monica! Happy New Year! Just read your posts and its good to hear that you are enjoying yourself. The people there are very lucky to have you and im glad your experiences have been good.
Hope that things are going well and you have adjusted to your new home for the next few years. Looking forward to reading more of your adventures and experiences! Miss you.
Take care,
Krishna
P.S Love your pictures!
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