Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Dudley Parkinson can be contacted at dudleyadreamweavertraveldnet
Country of Service: Cameroon
Training Group: Inland Fisheries 1976
Cities you served in: Meiganga, Bertoua
Arrival Year: 1976
Departure Year: 1978
Work Description: Inland Fisheries Advisor
Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:
trainer-Cameroon (79, 81/82), Togo (79/80), Benin (80/81); staff-Togo
(96-99)
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
1980-present: owner/founder of WoodWeaver Log Homes, building
one-of-a-kind log homes & log furniture
1999-present: owner/founder of DreamWeaver Travel, specializing in
ecologically & culturally appropriate adventure travel to West Africa and
(soon!) South America.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
More than any other period or decision in my life, the Peace Corps
determined who I am today. It was, indeed, the hardest and best thing
I've ever done.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Mark Hardin Cameroon 76-78
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Keep involved in international affairs, through volunteer efforts or
membership in organizations you believe in. Volunteer locally. Keep doing
something about the inequities in the world. Share your experiences with
young people - spark their imaginations as to what is possible in their
lives.
Originally posted: January 31, 2002
