Ayla Anderson
Sending a Care Package to a PCV in Malawi

Getting a care package can really mean the world to a volunteer. It’s like a taste of home and a reminder of the love and support we have from the people we miss most. That being said, it can be difficult to navigate the process so I thought I would write this post to make it a little easier.

Sending a Care Package to a PCV in Malawi
Ayla Anderson
Village Living: Malawi

During my two month pre-service training, I stayed in a rural village to get acquainted with the lifestyle of the average Malawian, learn the local customs, and graduate from being wee baby American to an almost functioning Malawian adult. All 65 of us trainees lived without electricity or running water with host families. Everyone’s situation was different, obviously, but here is mine.

Village Living: Malawi
Ayla Anderson
To Make Tomato Jam

Tomato jam? Gross! But no…it is weirdly delicious.

To Make Tomato Jam
Ayla Anderson
Unexpected Dinner Guest

There is a significant difference between a mouse and a rat. 

Unexpected Dinner Guest
Ayla Anderson
Peace Corps Prom

So it's been a rough couple of weeks, for all of us here during PST (pre-service training).

Peace Corps Prom

Village Living: Malawi

Village Living: Malawi

During my two month pre-service training, I stayed in a rural village to get acquainted with the lifestyle of the average Malawian, learn the local customs, and graduate from being wee baby American to an almost functioning Malawian adult. All 65 of us trainees lived without electricity or running water with host families. Everyone’s situation was different, obviously, but here is mine.