No strike...for now

Well- great news greeted us upon our arrival in Guinea. The strike, which was supposed to start 2 days ago, had been called off. I don't know if it was really the result of negotiations between the unions, government, and other involved parties, or the upcoming African Cup of Nations soccer tournament. Whatever it was, I am more than relieved to know that, at least until March 31st, when certain issues will be revisited by the government and unions, things should be pretty calm in this neck of the woods. All I want is to finish my Peace Corps service! Anyway - tomorrow I'm headed back to site...wish me luck in finding my motivation to grade 200 tests that I left behind over the holidays. Yikes. It'll be good to be back in Boke though, if only to be able to unpack my things. Oo'o.