The Eagle has landed

I'm here. So we flew into Douala on Saturday which is suppose to be the econmic capital of Cameroon. We spent q night there before we headed to Yaounde where we are currently staying until tomorrow before we head up north for our homestays and 3 month training. So far we have been in classes all day learning about safety and security; cleaning water to drink and for food prep and a little about our programs; which for me is a community health volunteer. We have many more all day sessions coming up for the next 3 months. I am here with 29 other Peace Corps volunteers; which are split between agroforestry and health. Everyone comes from very diverse backgrounds and from all over the US and even two internationals from Canada and Germany. So far our trainers have been very helpful and friendly especiqlly our drivers who take us from our hotel to the Peace Corps office. Let me tell you; you thought that traffic is bad at home; but here there are no trqffic lights and its some what of a free for all; get in where you fit in kind of roadway. Despite that though they make it work; I have yet to see an accident and they are generally cautious drivers. The landscape is beautiful. On the way from Douala to Yaounde we passed through many green areas with beautiful tall trees and sprawling ivy. Right now we are in the rqining season and I can see why its so lush. This is not to be the case up north where it is dry and but I hear even more beautiful then where I am now. more to come later when I can use an American key board and type faster. PEACE