So eventually someone is going to ask me for tips on what they should bring when they go into the Peace Corps. Kyrgyzstan (or Kyrgyz Republic, as Peace Corps calls it), in particular, is a pretty unique Peace Corps country, because not only do we have 100+ degree summers, but we also have -40 degree winters depending on the site. We don’t have to worry about ants invading our computers, we usually have pretty consistent electricity, and you can even buy Nutella in most grocery stores. But, getting to site for me meant fitting my bag into the overhead compartment of a regional jet. In short, the standard Peace Corps packing list doesn’t quite cut it for this country, so I’ve put together my own! Continue reading “My Peace Corps Packing List for Kyrgyzstan”
