So I live in a small town of about 3,000 people called Pampas de Hospital in the department of Tumbes, Peru. As far as Peace Corps sites, I hit the jack pot. I have electricity, water most days of the week, cell service, TV and even an internet cafe.
It´s about 23 km from the department capital, Tumbes, and less than an hour from the warmest beaches I´ve even felt.
It´s always summer here, going between 28-31 C. But between January and March it rains and rains and rains, and scary mosquitos come out in clouds.
Some of the biggest health problems Peace Corps volunteers are helping to tackle is HIV, malaria, dengue and (even though the food is delicious) chronic malnutrition.
Our main dishes include seafood (especially fish), chicken, rice, fruits (especially mango and lime), plantains and more rice. They also make these delicious fried plantain chips that taste like Frito Lays ... Mmm ...
So, in short, come visit!
Me in the main plaza. (check out the mosaic!)
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Very nice your job Robyn...
Work for this country must be nice for the soul...
Good Luck in Tulane...
Patricio Quevedo
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