Officially a PCV

Yesterday I was worn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer along with my fellow trainees. The Governor of Chuuk was supposed to come, but he sent someone from his administration instead. I gave a speech in Chuukese, but I was originally supposed to give it in English. Despite the many mispronunciations, I pulled it off. The PC training officer sworn us in (all gov't. workers are required to say an oath). I got to meet my new principal and host father. They both seem like friendly people. I decided to stay in Weno for one for day so I could buy some things and pack. Last night my and the other newly appointed PCVs and old PCVs celebrated in the presidential suite of the hotel which served as our training site. It was a lot of fun. The principal is coming to Weno today to take me to Fefan. I am very excited and nervous about going. I'm hoping I know enough Chuukese to communicate with my host family and community members. The next couple years will be quite an experience. I won't have Internet access on my island but since I'm close to Weno I can come in for a day to use the computer at the PC office. I am required to be at my site for the first 3 months so don't bother checking this blog for awhile. Please write me letters at my Weno address:
Ben Gruver, PCT
PO Box 39
Weno, Chuuk FM
96942
That's it for now. I hope everyone is well.