Using the Blog

Hi!

Ok so I've had a few requests to explain how to use this little site. Hopefully this answers any questions:

Posting a comment
To post a comment just click where it says # Comments at the end of my post. Then you write your message in the white box and when finished click the button next to Comment As - then choose Anonymous. Then you can click post comment and you will be set.

To view Photos
You can simply click on the photos that are playing in a slideshow fashion. Once you do, you will be directed to my photo website where you can see pictures on a larger scale

I also just uploaded a gadget that allows you to see the time and the weather in the Dominican Republic.
Here is a delightful photo of my kitty cat - Chester Harrison. He does not like playing dress up. He does enjoy peaceful solitude and pondering the meaning of life.



Love,
Sarah!

How do I send mail to Sarah?

Great question! Please send me notes and tell me what is going on in your life - it is very good for my spirit.

This is what PC tells me

For REGULAR mail while I am a trainee (until the end of May):
Sarah Termondt, PCT
Cuerpo de Paz
Av Bolivar 451, Gazcue
Apartado Postal 1412
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

For EXPEDITED mail (FedEx, DHL) you have to provide them with the street address and phone number:
Sarah Termondt, PCT
Cuerpo de Paz
451 Avenida Bolivar
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Telephone:809-685-4102

Mail is slow but you can bet I'm trying to respond if I hear from you. I loaded up with stationary so I'm ready.

There are apparently lots of taxes on packages and a good chance that they might get "lost" if they look too appealing, so the Peace Corps recommends only sending items that fit into padded envelopes. This address is apparently good for the entire service but once I am assigned a site I might update the address so anything can get to me more directly.


Here is a link for other common questions related to Peace Corp Service in the Dominican Republic

I just got my stuff insured (my little travel laptop and camera are the most valuable items I'm bringing) and I'm almost finished with my last unit of Rosetta Stone. I'm missing my brimmed Costa Rica adventure hat, I wonder where it could be...probably on an adventure. The fact that I am leaving in a week now is really odd, somewhat surreal. I am currently excited with a pretty good splash of nervous. Dad sent me a link today that told me there is Sushi in Santo Domingo, a Sarah luxury I thought I might have to do without for 2 years. Gracias a Dios.

Abrazos,
Sarah

Starting up

Just for your quick reference here is a map of the Dominican Republic. I'll be training in Santo Domingo from March until May 2009. Afterwards I will get my assignment and know where in the country I will be living for the next two years.
















Ok that is all for now. Lets see if this post works.
Hasta la pronta,
Sarah