First Impressions

Upon arrival in country we were issued our own mosquito nets, insect repellent and anti-Malaria medication. Although I had spent a great deal of time anticipating my Peace Corps service I don’t think anyone is completely prepared for such a transition. We were briefed on water contamination, the threat of dengue and malaria, and introduced to the laundry list of vaccinations we would be receiving in the following weeks... I think about 12 in total. I started my day at 3am in Washington DC and ended it in Santo Domingo under my mosquito net... definitely the start of an adventure.