Today was officially our last day as Peace Corps Volunteers. We’ve spent the past 5 days of going to medical and administrative sessions, preparing mentally and emotionally for re-entry to the US, and hanging out with fellow volunteers who have become close friends. Its been a stressful week, with lots of goodbyes, paperwork, and planning, but Peace Corps has also put us up in one of the fanciest hotels in Ghana to make the roller-coaster easier to ride. (A lot of us are hoping that it will lesson the culture shock going back to the US). It is a little like graduation all over again, giving hugs to people you’ve spent the last 2 years with and hoping your paths will cross again. Of course, we’re luckier than most volunteers, since we get go back with our best friend. Many people are going back to the states, some are transferring to other countries, and some are taking this opportunity to travel around for a bit. However, despite our various plans, it was great to have a few days to hang out together and get some closure before parting ways.
(below) For some stress relief, we went to see the Italian circus (in Ghana?) with 100 other PCVs. It was Joye’s first circus and we had SO much fun!
(above) Last night, we had a closing soiree with a traditional Ghanaian band/dance company
~Joye and James
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