Bangkok?!
Yes, Bangkok. We have found ourselves, all of the Volunteers in Timor, Evacuees.
It was a surprise. Most of you have heard about it already, from us or on the news. You can find some info on BBC and CNN. But not all of it is true, so take that grain of salt with you when you read it. We are all safe and have been pulled out because, as the saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry.
The situation in Timor involves fired military who aren't happy about it and old East vs. West rivalries. East Timor is a new country, the world's newest, so I guess these kinds of things are bound to happen.
We're all really sad, lots of mixed feelings, because we were pulled out so fast. Lots of us had no time to say goodbye to our friends. Projects are being left unfinished.
I will write more and put up more pictures soon, but for now know we are all going through our Close of Service and will be RPCVs ,the R is for Returned, as of Friday, May 12. There is an option of returning to East Timor once the situation is better. There is also the option to try a new country, and there is the option to go back home.
We're all trying to figure out what that next step will be for all of us. We all have to make our own decisions.
God be with East Timor. We hope they resolve their problems quickly and peacefully.
posted by Travis Leger at 07:18
4 Comments:
The shame of it is with all the countries in the world I can't think of one that needs Peace Corps more. I mean the reason Peace Corps was founded was to help fledgling nations and none is more fledgling. I hope and pray that this comes to a peaceful conclusion and that, even if you all don't go back, all the volunteers (US, Australian, Cuban, etc.) are able to go back and help.
I hope all you RPCV's make a safe trip home and I can't wait to see you--again.
Wow. What a situation! I'll be thinking of you as you make a decision--I hope you're able to make one that feels right to you.
Hey, I'm a PCV out in Cape Verde and I just wanted to say that it sucks about you all getting pulled out of country. I hope it ends up working out for you guys, with whatever you decide. Fika dretu.
Thanks for all of your comments. It has proved an extremely stressful time for all of the PCVs. Keep thinking about us as we have many choices facing us right now!
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