1970: Elwood Wells served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji in Labasa, Suva beginning in 1970



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Elwood Wells can be contacted at wellsbirdranchayahoodcom

Country of Service: Fiji

Training Group: Fiji VI

Cities you served in: Labasa, Suva

Arrival Year: 1970

Departure Year: 1972

Work Description:

Teacher

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

I taught two years in Jamaica and two years in Grand Cayman on local contract. Soon to retire after 41 years teaching so far. This is my 35th year teaching in FL.

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

Training was good. I have good memories of teaching in Fiji. Looking back we were still treated pretty badly by staff in country who didn't do much.

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

Anyone from Fiji VI or who was there from 70-72.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Hello and whatever happened to those annual get togethers in Bora bora?



Originally posted: 10/27/2011

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