November 28, 2002 Letter

11/28/02

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I'm in Cotonou and will have a quiet celebration with a couple of Peace Corps friend at our headquarters in Cotonou. I came down South to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the soon-to-be new Volunteers that will take place tomorrow in Allada. I'll spend tomorrow night with my host family there.

As for tonight, the meat-eaters bought ground beef to make burgers and I bought some hummus and pita bread. God love the Lebanese expat population! Turkey was just a bit too ambitious, as this year we are on our own for the holiday.

Otherwise, I am well. Hope you are too. I have so many things to be thankful for it is almost overwhelming. Certainly notable are my family, and Cyndi, who will be arriving in just two weeks! As well as exploring Benin, we'll be traveling to Ghana. It will be my first time traveling outside of Benin and should be a great time.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Love,
Matthew