Author Archives: Cary in AmericaLand [post Zambia]

So many changes since I last posted. I will bring everything up to date, but for now I just want to say that I am well and safe. And…. I have been back in the USA for over a year … Continue reading →

So many transitions the past month! First – COS. Those who have been in Eastern Province for two years had their Close of Service last month. A little bit crazy, full of anticipation and uncertainty, already missing their friends and … Continue reading →

Last week was spent at GLOW – Girls Leading Our World. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRAsfDJL2s#t=112)  21 girls from Eastern Province spent a week learning skills and dreaming about the future. There were sixty-three or so of us there: the girls, the Peace Corps … Continue reading →

The International Special Olympics was just held in Los Angeles. More than 6500 athletes from 165 countries competed. Three athletes from Zambia earned medals. Daisy Nguni came in 2nd for the 100M walk. Kennedy Phiri came in 3rd for the … Continue reading →

The past 2 weeks I have been at a training in Lusaka. Lots of good info, and planning when who gets beekeeping training and so on. Sadly, I just got a text from my Atati in the village. On Sunday … Continue reading →

Last week I wrote about the wild natural Zambia that is my backyard. This week I want to talk about my ‘Americanized’ backyard that I am creating here in Eastern Zambia. My little island of civilization. I have had the … Continue reading →

Holy crap! was how the past week started. A huge bird flew down to grab a chicken and fly off. Turns out the Crowned Eagle is the strongest and most dangerous eagle in Africa. My village calls it ‘docoway’ and … Continue reading →

Today I have lots of photos and a little info on what goes on every day here in my village. Note: Zambia uses military time, so there is no am or pm, just hours 1:00 – 23:59. Every day besides … Continue reading →

Yesterday was my birthday! I was officially given my roly poly puppy. But that was at the end of the week of adventures. I went to a Harvest Festival. That was great. I got 5 tiny fruit trees and 3 … Continue reading →

June 17, 2015 [posting late due to burns on hands] One of my main goals is to build a model home garden to teach sustainable food gardening to improve nutrition. And without a hoe, in my first few months in … Continue reading →