How do you describe 20 months of Peace Corps Mali? It was the greatest adventure of my life. I took a leap, leaving everything I had in the states to find a new home in West Africa. The greatest thing about it all was that I found my second home.  I tried to balance both and leave one to visit the other; I now cannot return to Mali to finish my service and life that I began there. Due to the unfortunate circumstances in Mali, Peace Corps decided to evacuate its 180+ volunteers from Mali and temporarily close its program. I was already in California when I got the call. But after reading the news daily since the coup, I had a feeling Peace Corps Mali would not be able to operate effectively and safely. Now I am back home, finishing my "vacation", with loving family and friends. But to all my family and friends I met in Mali, we will see each other again! Ala ka san here caya!

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