africa at the biagio

had lunch the other day with a co-workers daughter who was stationed in africa - what an experience...! i could barely eat, i wanted to pour through her photo albums and rack her brain for wisdom. the corps has not yet decided on my assignment location, so much of her advice - as she admits and i reluctantly realize - might be relevant only in the most general of terms. regardless, it was wonderfully overwhelming (or overwhelmingly wonderful?) to see her photos, dozens upon dozens, records of a happy and exciting and challenging time in her life. note to self: bring a camera somehow.

she recently sent me a batch of useful slash fun links, including a place to apply for UN and dept of state positions as well as a site that streams the latest african music. a perfect mix of work and play...