1976: Gary B. Dobbas served in Ecuador in Lago Agrio beginning in 1976



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gary B. Dobbas can be contacted at gbdtradingcompanyamsndcom

Country of Service: Ecuador

Training Group: omnibus 23

Cities you served in: Lago Agrio

Arrival Year: 1976

Departure Year: 1978

Work Description:

Worked with samll cattle ranchers in the Amazon jungle.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Married, three girls and I have my owm wine brokage company.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

At times, I miss the friends, the adventures of that type of living and get togethers that we had. The craziness that you found yourself in and the utter boredom that at times would never let go. And how wonderful the experience was as I think back on it as i am older , wiser ( I hope) and I see that past( at times that reality is just fading away ). And I just smile.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

yes, Lorna Romaneo, onmibus 24 or 24. I would just to say hi.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Thanks for the memories and for putting up with me.



Originally posted: April 28, 2005

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