Author Archives: Rachel

As soon as we got off the train in Ngaoundere, we met up with Peace Corps Volunteers who were hosting us. When they told us we would be taking a moto to the “case,” I thought, “What the f***?! I have to take a moto so soon already?!” I did come to Ngaoundere prepared to […]

I joined the Peace Corps knowing that I was going to have to be very flexible and be willing to face unexpected events. I boarded a train yesterday evening in Yaounde to head to Ngaoundere, the capital of Adamawa, to visit a Peace Corps Volunteer to learn about the life and work at post. The […]

A few weeks ago, just when I finished my hot bucket bath and wrapped a towel around me, I looked up and saw a bright yellow creature. A lizard was crawling on the wall above the door. I bit my tongue to ensure that I would not let out a scream. I quickly gathered my […]

“The greatest pleasure in life, is doing the things, people say we cannot do.” Walter Bagehot What if I had not refused to accept the word “no” when I asked if I could take French during my freshman year of high school? Where would my life have been today? I really don’t know. You see, […]

My host brother, Riki, has become like a best friend. Every men and boys should look up to this 11 year old boy who know how to treat women with such a tremendous respect. While in most traditional families in Cameroon, boys and men sit and not do any household work when at home, Riki […]