Comments on: Inauguration Day, She Said: Peace Corps on Parade

By: Sutapa Chattopadhyay

Sutapa Chattopadhyay — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:02:00 +0000

Thanks Audrey! I am reading this today – and what a difference 2 1/2 years make. But I remember the occasion very well. I wasn’t there but wished I had been there. The photos are lovely!!

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:04:37 +0000

@Sutapa: It is hard to believe that this was already 2.5 years ago. It was an incredible event – so much goodwill and optimism. I wish we could channel some of that energy and feeling of well-being into today’s discourse. Glad you enjoyed this & the photos!

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:06:28 +0000

Thank you everyone for your comments and kind words about this experience!

@Jackie: I worked down the hall from an Iranian team at my last job (in Prague) – they were my introduction to Iran and Iranian people, culture and poetry. I really hope we have a chance to see Iran for ourselves – maybe next year. Must have been a beautiful and fascinating place to have served in Peace Corps and I’m so glad you were able to sort through the visa restrictions so that you could return several times to visit.

@Diana: I served in the Peace Corps in Estonia from 1998-2000. I originally thought I’d be sent to West Africa because of my French language skills and previous experience in Africa, but because I wanted do small business development I was sent to Eastern Europe instead. No regrets though!

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:26:34 +0000

That must have been an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing your photos and thoughts. Where did you serve when you were in the Peace Corps?

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:10:42 +0000

Audrey, this is a great telling of the story of that day! As an Iran RPCV and the bearer of the Iran flag, I deeply appreciate your comments about Iran as a former Peace Corps country. It’s a country that is still deeply entrenched in my husband’s and my hearts, and we have had an opportunity to return there twice in the last couple of years. On Inauguration Day, I marched in solidarity with the people of both countries who want peace and good relations between us, and to send a message to our new President Obama that dialogue, diplomacy, and interaction are the only effective ways to get there.

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:45:18 +0000

What a great experience for you! Beautiful words + pics

By: Agne

Agne — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:16:12 +0000

I am so happy for what you’ve experienced that historical day. And you definitely deserved being there 🙂 and pictures are very very beautiful!

By: Maryam Manzoori

Maryam Manzoori — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:07:06 +0000

Hi Audry, just left a message in your fb page, thanks for your details. it has been quiet a day. the pictures are awesome. hope to see you soon dear. Maryam

By: Patti Williamson

Patti Williamson — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:27:19 +0000

It is so wonderful to see the Peace Corps pictures. Thank God for Ronald Reagan for making it possible for you to wave the Soviet Union flag. His undoing of the cold war made that possible. God bless, and keep up the hard work.
Patti Williamson
Richmond, Virginia

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:23:31 +0000

Thank you, Audrey, for the detailed retelling of such a memorable day. You really caught the spirit and hope of the event.