Lost in Lesotho

Putting words to my experiences as a PCV in Lesotho and now as an RPCV living in the Midwest! Continuing the journey post PC with a new job and long distance relationship with my boyfriend that is born and raised in Lesotho and that I met as a volunteer!

About Me: I'm a quarter life Midwestern girl that worked with Preschool (ECCD) teachers in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Now as an RPCV, I'm working with a rural school district in IL as a parent involvement coordinator with families with children 0-3.

DISCLAIMER: this blog does not represent the opinions of the Peace Corps or U.S. government.

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October 20
Yesterday, I saw four car accidents while on my way to and from Maseru.  None of these accidents were more than bumper scrapes, but jeez.  Living in a developing country can lead to such things as crazy driving or people that do not have driver’s licenses driving! I have heard though that the roads and driving in Lesotho is not as bad as in other countries!  So that’s a good thing:) The picture is of the mini-bus that was carrying my Morija area ECCD teachers on their trip to Mokhotlong in September.  Fortunately everyone is okay, but some of the Bo-‘M’e are still recovering!  It was a one car accident and was the driver’s fault, it has been hypothesized that he fell asleep behind the wheel. 

Yesterday, I saw four car accidents while on my way to and from Maseru.  None of these accidents were more than bumper scrapes, but jeez.  Living in a developing country can lead to such things as crazy driving or people that do not have driver’s licenses driving! I have heard though that the roads and driving in Lesotho is not as bad as in other countries!  So that’s a good thing:)

The picture is of the mini-bus that was carrying my Morija area ECCD teachers on their trip to Mokhotlong in September.  Fortunately everyone is okay, but some of the Bo-‘M’e are still recovering!  It was a one car accident and was the driver’s fault, it has been hypothesized that he fell asleep behind the wheel.