I am sure that a lot of you
have seen and heard about Burkina Faso in the past few days. I just
wanted to let you know that I am still safe. I'm staying with the two
other Peace Corps volunteers in the transit house (there is a door to
the Peace Corps office). We are safe and secure, so please do not worry.
While
I am excited that the world knows a little bit more about Burkina Faso
(Mom said that Burkina is on the front page, above the fold), I wish it
was in better circumstances. The protesters are still meeting in large
numbers, I know that earlier today, there were over 200,000 protesters
meeting near my house (remember, I am not there, I am safe on the other
side of town). Burkina's president, Blaise Compaore, stepped down
earlier today - which is what the people wanted. However, things are
still in limbo.
Send good and positive thoughts
this way! Looking forward to seeing some (or hopefully most of you)
when I get home in three weeks!
Love,
Katie
