Originally uploaded by er1nh
Hi everyone,
Last week was an exciting week! The Maradi region will be getting 7 new volunteers, after they officially Swear-In next week. Last Sunday, they came to Maradi to visit their new villages and meet the rest of the team. We were really excited to meet our new team members and welcome them to the most awesome team in Niger. 
We had a wonderful dinner of Mexican food and a party to celebrate.
The next day, I headed to Zinder, the region east of Maradi. I had not yet gone out there, so was excited to see the city that was the capital of Niger until the 1920s.
But mostly, I was excited to see the village of my friend Jenn. She lives about 60 km east of the city of Zinder, and her village is at an oasis. It was absolutely amazing! I’ve never seen so much water and green trees and plants in Niger. I kept thinking I was in Togo, or maybe south Florida. 
There are massive gardens, where villagers grow all kinds of fruits and vegetables, palm trees, and two lakes (supposedly with crocodiles!)! It’s really beautiful, and I had a great time, seeing her house, projects, and scenery.
Enjoy the pictures!
