1968: Roy Tryon served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua in Cinco Pinos and San Pedro del Norte beginning in 1968



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Roy Tryon can be contacted at rtryon1055aaoldcom

Country of Service: Nicaragua

Training Group: Agricultural Extension/Nutrition

Cities you served in: Cinco Pinos and San Pedro del Norte

Arrival Year: 1968

Departure Year: 1970

Work Description:

Started out in the basic grains program working for National Bank in Nicaragua I, but ended up spending a lot of time in setting up a transport coop and several community development projects.

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

I left early due to a family medical emergency (my brother's brain tumor operation; he died after 13 mos. in coma). Recently retired from South Carolina state government, having served as state archivist. Now spending a good deal of time with grandson, and fly fishing and kayaking as time permits. Retirement is a lot busier than I expected!

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

I have many good memories, and thankful that I kept a journal (but wish I had made more entries!).

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

Anyone from the the first group; others are certainly welcome.



Originally posted: 7/24/2011

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