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African Charm
Michael Varga Chad 1977–1979 Some villagers brought medications with instructions in English, Russian, French or German. They ....
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Balzac’s Saddle
John P. Hutchison Chad 1966–1968 When I arrived for training at San Francisco State University in 1966, I was already fluent in French. I was ...
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The Lion and the Hat
Jeanne D’Haem Somalia 1968–1970 The hat is just a bunch of little burrs stuck together with a fluffy black feather on the bill, but it ...
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What good are you?
Ann Sulkovsky Niger - 1981-1983 In early 1980, a desire to explore the world and experience a very different culture beckoned me. The...
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St. George Slays a Dragon
John Rude Ethiopia 1962–1964 In 1964, when it came time to return to the U.S. from Ethiopia, I felt that at least one souvenir should...
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Kavango Art Baskets
Alice Impraim Namibia 2011–2013 My eyes floated towards the display of baskets on the table during my walk through at the Rundu open...
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Asia

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EASTERN EUROPE AND
CENTRAL ASIA

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LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

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  • HONDURAS
  • PARAGUAY
  • PERU
  • ST. LUCIA
Bolivia’s Cholitas
Diane Hibino Bolivia 1967–1970 PC Staff Bolivia 1991–1996 The Aymara women came down from the cool highlands of the Altiplano of Bolivia. They came because... ...
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Bargaining in Ayacucho
Evelyn Kohl LaTorre Peru 1964–1966 Two months before the end of our Peace Corps assignment in Abancay, Peru, my roommate Marie and...
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Ruana Colombiana
Kay Dixon Colombia 1962–1964 When President Kennedy asked, “What can you do for your country?” I wrote a letter volunteering for...
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NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

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PACIFIC ISLANDS

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