Wishlist

There comes a time in every Peace Corps volunteer's (or still trainee's service in my case) where they start to think about the things they loved best back in America. Some of these things can be recreated in Burkina Faso, and some of them cannot. So family and friends, if you haven't yet, but perhaps have considered sending me a package, I bring to you the official, Lara in Burkina wishlist. (Some people have also simply asked what they heck they should send me here). It will appear as a sidebar on my blog, and I will update it periodically. So, check it out!

Also, if you are in the next training group coming to Burkina, here's some handy tips on what to bring:

Most useful things:
screen tent
sleeping mat
long pants that are dark brown (don't show dirt as easily)
water bottle

Things they have here (really, you will be able and have time to get these things):
toilet paper
bar soap to use in the shower
toothbrushes