Dreams, Service, and Adventure: Author Gary Lindberg Reflects on His Peace Corps Years

Website: https://garyrlindberg.com/ The Vegetable Grows and the Lion Roars: My Peace Corps Service is a memoir about my experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Ivory Coast, Africa in the early days of the program in the 1960s. I write about how I decided to apply for the opportunity, how I trained, my project, daily life, and the friends I made. I also share highlights from my travels on vacation breaks, such as being on a safari and my visit to the legendary city of Timbuktu. Get ready for first-hand insight into a truly extraordinary experience! https://podopshost.com/yayadiamond ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Gary Lindberg and His Peace Corps Experience 00:04:42 - Joining the Peace Corps: Motivation, Application, and Early Challenges 00:09:25 - Life Lessons and Memorable Adventures in West Africa 00:13:49 - Developing Village Gardens and Overcoming Cultural Barriers 00:18:29 - Advice for Future Peace Corps Volunteers and Book Information