Lisa in Guinea

This web log has been established to share pictures and information as Lisa departs for Guinea, Africa on a Peace Corps Assignment, January, 2006.

Thursday, March 30, 2006

New Pics of Lisa



Just tracked down a couple of pics of Lisa in Guinea, posted by her friend and fellow PCV, Fai. Thanks, Fai - for sharing these pictures! Here is a picture of Lisa & Fai. Also, I believe this is a picture of the mural Lisa talks about designing and working on. Wow! Scroll down for Lisa's latest posting and more information on these pictures!

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Guinea Strike Settled

Good News - According to this news story, the strike has been settled peacefully in Guinea. Here is the news story: GUINEA: Trade unions claim strike victory as government promises higher wages

Chris heard from Lisa on Thursday and she is fine. We look forward to more news from Lisa soon!

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Strike in Conakry

I just received this information from the Guinea list serv about a strike in Conakry. Hopefully, this won't have any impact on Lisa since she is currently away from the capitol city. Check out this Reuter's news story:

Capital slows to standstill on first day of general strike