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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June 24
I know that I am very behind on updating you all on my life, but I think I am going to start with the most current events and then work backwards! On Tuesday I went to Ladybrand in South Africa, which is only about a 10 minute drive from Maseru, Lesotho.  I went with my friend Anna, who is a volunteer in Morija with another oganization, coincidently she is from Chicago.  Anyway, she had found this spa in Ladybrand and their prices were reasonable, so on Tuesday we went and had a full body massage, spent time in their jacuzzi and got pedicures.  It was such a nice day, since I had never had a professional massage or pedicure before.  Yes, we got to wear white robes:) I am trying to treat myself in small ways since my extra money is running out (Mom I’m okay really!).  We also had breakfast at the best restaurant called Living Life.  It is this shabby chic cafe that makes tons of yummy desserts.  I had afrikans pancakes with spinach and feta inside (like crepes) and for dessert I had a mini-lemon meringue pie!  It is such a cute place and I just enjoy going and spending a few hours there drinking coffee, eating delicious food and hanging out with friends!  It’s amazing how just going out to lunch can revive you! I promise more updates soon and I still need to videotape my house for you all, so you can really see it! XOXO The picture is the entrance at Living Life, sorry it’s not the best quality, but I hope you can get the idea.

I know that I am very behind on updating you all on my life, but I think I am going to start with the most current events and then work backwards!

On Tuesday I went to Ladybrand in South Africa, which is only about a 10 minute drive from Maseru, Lesotho.  I went with my friend Anna, who is a volunteer in Morija with another oganization, coincidently she is from Chicago.  Anyway, she had found this spa in Ladybrand and their prices were reasonable, so on Tuesday we went and had a full body massage, spent time in their jacuzzi and got pedicures.  It was such a nice day, since I had never had a professional massage or pedicure before.  Yes, we got to wear white robes:) I am trying to treat myself in small ways since my extra money is running out (Mom I’m okay really!). 

We also had breakfast at the best restaurant called Living Life.  It is this shabby chic cafe that makes tons of yummy desserts.  I had afrikans pancakes with spinach and feta inside (like crepes) and for dessert I had a mini-lemon meringue pie!  It is such a cute place and I just enjoy going and spending a few hours there drinking coffee, eating delicious food and hanging out with friends!  It’s amazing how just going out to lunch can revive you!

I promise more updates soon and I still need to videotape my house for you all, so you can really see it!

XOXO

The picture is the entrance at Living Life, sorry it’s not the best quality, but I hope you can get the idea.