I leave tomorrow at 6pm for Bolivia, an 18-hour flight via Miami. I'm excited but madly packing and trying to figure out what to bring. I'm hoping to have time to keep everyone updated via my first-ever blog. I hope to posts updates and photos to share my experiences with you all.
I'm going to be doing research on the health effects of pesticide exposure on pesticide retailers and will be working with the NGO PLAGBOL (www.plagbol.org.bo). There is very little information on the effects of pesticide exposure on this group of people. My current plan is to spend most of my time in La Paz (which is at about 12,000 feet) with trips to Cochabamba and Santa Cruz to do interviews there as well.Thanks for checking in and feel free to leave comments.
~Kim
5 comments:
Hey Sweetie!
You're packing is coming along very well (I attest). I'm going to miss you big time, and look forward to reading your blog, skyping, and holding the cats up to the camera! :x)
Have a great trip, and I'll see you sooner than you think!!!
Love,
B
Hi Kimmie!
I am so excited you are starting this blog. We will all be so excited to follow your progress and to keep posted on your travels.
You'll have a wonderful time and I'm sure you'll get a lot of important research done. I'm just jealous that your Spanish will be getting SO good.
Good luck with the no-heat hotels! Keep us posted!
Love, Mom
I still can't believe you are leaving for so long!! I am going to miss you, but reading your blog for updates will be a great way to keep up with your adventures. I know you'll have a great time.
Love,
Sarah
Hi Kim,
This is a very professional blog! We're looking forward to following along on your adventures and hearing about your progress. Second best to being there in person.This is such a great opportunity in so many ways. Thanks for letting us share through the pix and commentary. We're hoping that all your arrangements are shaping up well and that you keep on having a great time. Stay warm and lots of love, Judy
love, judy
Hi Kimbo,
Sounds like you're doing great work. I am not surprised about all of this misinformation on pesticides. There has been a lot of the same stuff happening in the inner city and rural communities of the U.S.. In Chicago I worked on pesticide reform and you'd be so surprised about how many people assumed if its sold over the counter-it's safe! We had a lot of stores repackaging this stuff, calling it safe-which is illegal in the U.S. to advertise a pesticide as safe and we had folks selling illegal Chinese pesticides which were really dangerous. We were working in the public housing sector since so many kids were being over-exposed there. I guess Bolivia and the U.S. aren't so different here. I know you will do good for this community. Good luck! I received your birthday card. Thanks
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