Ride a donkey.
Read an Albanian language book cover to cover.
Cut tomatoes and onions in my hand... with a sharp-edged knife.
Successfully facilitate a session on domestic violence with a group of women.
Make a true byrek.
Paraglide in Konitsa - our Greek border neighbor.
Bake Tepelene-style sourdough bread.
Hike from Corovode to Permet.
Swallow dhale.
Persuade my umbrella to retain its concave shape despite contrary weather.
Begin to think about moving the remaining four meters of wood still outside.
Meet the learning needs of all my students on a daily basis.
Guesstimate yeast to flour ratios.
Repair neighbors' broken antennas.
Keep certain houseplants alive.
Get through a day without once mangling the Albanian language cases.
Stop swearing at my fire.
Cook Albanian-style beans - fasule!
Maintain sanity in the midst of a seventh grade party.
Appropriately plan for the aforementioned party.
Keep chalk dust off my pants and mud off my shoes - like my incredibly skilled colleagues.
Speak GREEK.
Molly has been serving as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Albania since 17 March 2010. You're more than welcome to follow her experience here! Disclaimer: The opinions and thoughts posted here are mine alone and reflect neither those of the Peace Corps nor the United States government. Credit for the background photo goes to Bela Szandelszky of the Associated Press. The photo was featured in a 2004 New York Times article on Kosovo's declaration of independence.
About Me
- Molly
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- Peace Corps English teacher in a rural Albanian mountain town
Are we allowed to ride donkeys? :)
ReplyDeleteOooooooh JUDY! :)
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