The first training is in a rural area. They have a few head of cattle on the place, but all the functions are held in the numerous buildings including a library, cafeteria, medical center, dormitories, cabins, and other buildings with various classrooms and auditoriums.
Here are some people measuring out the soccer field, getting ready for a game. There is also sand volleyball, disc golf, and a gym with basketball courts. We are required to exercise three times a week.
There are three different play grounds for the kiddos.
Since all the cabins look the same, the team assigned to work with the kids made a contest. Every cabin was given an animal and we had to decorate our animal and hang it in our window. This way the kids would be able to pick out their home. The winning team made a cow with its spots the shape of the globe.
Behind the lake is a small creek that runs through a wooded area. It is a place of tranquility and easy walking. After I found it, I have been trying to tell others where it is located.
Some of the buildings look out over a small lake. Fishing equipment can be borrowed.
I share the living area with two families and three girls my age. My roommate and I have our own bathroom and kitchenette area complete with breakfast table. We rarely cook because we eat in the cafeteria.
My room!!! Most do not have a bunk bed, but two twin beds in their room. For the record, I did sleep in the top bunk.
We spend 6 to 8 hours in the conference room Monday to Friday. Our instructors have been the best of the best.
There are random places throughout the campus with couches set up. Normally during off hours, the couches are filled with people on their computers since there are no internet connections in the cabins.
We have three shot clinics through out our training. Some end up getting 8 to 10 shots. Due to previous travel, I only have to get four shots, not including the TB test and some typhoid pills.
