Well, the day has finally arrived! On November 23, 2007 I am leaving for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where I will serve for the next two years with the Jesuit Volunteers International. While in Dar I am living with two other volunteers, Kate and Caroline, and together we have committed to live in intentional community, practice simple living, and learn about faith and social justice.This autumn farewell was capped off with a snowy camping trip up to Fundy. After spending a night huddled around a campfire, we awoke to find the ground covered with the freshly fallen snow. It made for a beautiful hike and I will carry those images with me throughout the next two years.
My mailing address in Dar is:
Nicholas Ford
c/o Jesuit Volunteers International
Loyola High School
P.O. Box 1140
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
If you do send something, please let me know since the intercontinental postal system is less than reliable!! Finally, I would just like to thank you all for your support and spirit throughout this process. It has been wonderful talking to you all about this upcoming adventure.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch!
