Some language departments at FSI arrange two-week immersion trips for their students. French does not. But we hope to take one anyway. Continue reading
Conservatives, liberals and the apolitical all have different opinions about FSOs. None are good. Continue reading
What organization, founded in 1635, is made up of members called “Immortels” and forces new inductees to eulogize their late predecessors before joining? No, not the Freemasons. Read on to learn more. Continue reading
Much to my chagrin I found myself spending most of Saturday hunting for a 4×4 that we will eventually take to Benin. Here are some things that happened… Continue reading
Well, it happened again: we looked at the new bid list and got jealous. Continue reading
Andy muses about suddenly possessing the passport equivalent of the American Express black card. Continue reading
We look at our bidding strategy two months later. Continue reading
Come along as we begin our hunt for a Benin-appropriate car. Continue reading
I finished public diplomacy training. I haven’t started French. So what am I doing now? Continue reading
I’m so excited to start French in less than a month! In the meantime, I’ve been focusing on picking up another language: State Department speak. Continue reading