My husband and I are currently living and volunteering in Kigali, Rwanda. Check out our blog at: adventuresofpaulandsue.com!
Togo is a small West African country situated between Ghana to the west and Benin to the east, with Burkina Faso to the north. It boasts a diverse landscape that ranges from sandy beaches along the Gulf of Guinea to lush hills and savannas. Togo’s capital, Lomé, is known for its vibrant markets, rich culture, … More Complete Adventure Itinerary for Togo, West Africa | 10 Days
Some videos of what training was like for us over the summer! Paul showing off his PST crib and the video they showed during our swear in ceremony:
We are Peace Corps Volunteers serving in Togo, West Africa. We want to share our knowledge that we have learned here as well as share resources across organizations. I hope to create a free library of shared development knowledge here on our blog as well as our usual travel and alternative living posts. Access to … More Composting Toilet Manuals: Sharing Peace Corps and Development Resources Across Sectors
We have been at our site for three months now which is a benchmark in Peace Corps service because for the first three months our job is to integrate into the community and improve our language skills. After the first three months at site we have our first in-service training in Pagala. We leave for … More Our Peace Corps Service Journey so Far: First three months at site
We have been in Togo for six months now. We arrived in June and began our three month pre-service training (PST). We first flew into Philadelphia where we spent two days meeting the rest of our cohort and getting some basic Peace Corps orientation before leaving for Togo. After a 10 hour flight we made … More Our Peace Corps Service Journey so far: Pre-Service Training
Mushroom foraging can be a great way to connect with your food, giving you a strong knowing of where your food comes from all while enjoying the amazing health benefits of wild mushrooms. Although very rewarding, it can be deadly and hard to get into. “I think that the biggest mistake that beginner foragers make … More How do I start Mushroom Foraging?
Last year, we took a leap and invested in a little property on the Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. We are grateful to be on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Kalapuya people and honor their history and enduring connection to this land. Our goal was to create a cozy Airbnb space that … More Our Eco-Friendly Getaway on the Yamhill River
Here is our complete January foraging guide for the Pacific Northwest. Wood Ear Mushroom Wood ear mushroom (Auricularia sp.) also know as jelly ears can be foraged even when they are frozen in cold January temperatures. They have a jelly-like texture and grow on wood. They are common in Asian dishes and usually pan fried. … More January Foraging Guide
As the temperatures continue to drop, there are still plenty of things to forage throughout the winter in Oregon. We are in the Willamette valley near Sheridan, Oregon and here is our list of our favorite things to forage in December in that area: Winter Chanterelles Winter Chanterelles, Yellow Feet or Craterellus tubaeformis are small … More What to forage in December
As temperatures stop to drop there are still plenty things to forage in Oregon. Here is a list of our favorite things to forage in November: Spruce Tips Conifer needles remain throughout the winter months and can be easily identified. Most conifers are edible with only a few toxic varieties. Pine, Spruce, Fir and Redwood … More What to Forage in November
The Adventures of Paul and Sue 