Just got back from NYC

A Nice Reception at St. Barts



So today I took a train and a subway over to St. Barts Church in NYC where Winant and Clayton Volunteers are
based. It was my first time meeting the other volunteers I'll be traveling to London with. I found out there are 11 of us going over in various placements. It was nice, they had wine and cheese, I just so happen to love both.





There were WCV Alumni there to welcome us and to tell us about the time they spent overseas. To pass the torch if you will. We also met a nice man named Rivington Winant. The son of the man the program was named for. He gave a speech. We met the lovely Margie who came over from
England as a Clayton and never went back. Then we all introduced ourselves and told each other about our placements.




It was a cheery 2 hours spent in the company of new friends. I learned that I will be spending the summer with Arturo. He's from Puerto Rico. He and I will both be working with Providence Row during our stay. (and we happen to be the only smokers, so that works out nicely)

Then I took the subway to the train to NJ and now I am finishing my packing and going to bed. Its going to be a long day tomorrow. We have orientation for a few hours and then off to the airport for our Trans Atlantic flight.

That's all for tonight. Gotta get to bed. I already miss everybody.

Jessica


Below are some pics of the rest of the folks, some of which your sure to see more of in my blogs.