Crisis update

Thanks for your notes and well wishes. Madagascar's political environment is still shaky. Peace Corps has taken very good care of us, and is doing everything possible to keep the program running and all volunteers safe, but it seems Madagascar's leading politicians can't keep their egos under wraps. Our situation is day-to-day. Yesterday we thought we were going back to site. Today (just after midnight, actually) we were told to sit tight for a little while longer. The positives from consolidation include the friendships I've made with my fellow volunteers and the improvement in my volleyball game. The negatives include worrying about the future: peoples lives are going to be much harder here no matter who is president (rise in prices, decline in tourists, etc.); wondering if there will be a couch I can crash on and employment for me should I have to go back to the States a year early, and my new addiction to Facebook. There are a few good websites that are keeping us up to date: one on facebook (Updates on Madagascar Crisis) and www.sobika.com (in French, though). I'll write more when I know more myself! Please keep Madagascar in your thoughts!