Cold Process soap making is a hobby that I've recently dived into during quarantine. I love using bar soap and have dreamt about retiring and making deliciously smelling soap in the South of France. You're probably wondering why? Well let me explain. Years ago when I was taking graduate classes in Spain we … Continue Reading
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Leaving Peace Corps
Leaving Peace Corps Close of Service (COS) is the time when your Peace Corps service comes to an end. Its precursor is the Close of Service Conference which takes place about four or five months before you leave … Continue Reading
Where you’re meant to be
My experience as an international Volunteer for the past 19 months has been interesting to say the least. As you know this isn't my first time volunteering abroad nor is it my first time living and working abroad. … Continue Reading
Travel Affirmation Cards
Happy New Year! Travel Affirmation Cards are the topic of discussion today, but first... I trust that your holiday season went swimmingly! I pretty much hung around my site. Why do you ask? Well originally I'd … Continue Reading
Notes from the field #5
So this series fell by the way side. I've been a combination of busy and lazy so I haven't updated in a long time. Here goes the longest update ever! October and November were quite busy as the end of our … Continue Reading
Black 2 Travel
I know what you are thinking! Where have you been Tamara? Haha yes! I know I haven't posted in quite some time but for a good reason. I've been busy! So much to the point that I absolutely hate the word "BUSY" … Continue Reading
Notes from the field #4
*Notes From The Field are weekly blog summaries of life in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are written and published on Sundays. October 5th, 2015 I know I know! I'm like two weeks … Continue Reading
Notes From The Field #3
*Notes From The Field are weekly blog summaries of life in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are written and published on Sundays. September 15th, 2015 The notes from the field for last week are a … Continue Reading
Elephant Sands
Hi guys, I wanted to share a video of my trip to Elephant Sands. It's a restaurant and lodge in Nata, a small village in northern Botswana. It is truly amazing to be in an environment and country where animals … Continue Reading
Notes From The Field #2
*Notes From The Field are weekly blog summaries of life in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are written and published on Sundays. Notes from the field #2 Monday- August 31st, … Continue Reading