Today concluded the art camp I hosted for local kids over the last week, and we had a great end-of-camp party that included smashing a piñata open and eating lots of sweets. The kids who attended the camp were quite sweet themselves—each day we did a different craft project and they always seemed engaged and…
I’d heard the rumors about Tizi n’Tichka Pass. I’d heard the warnings. I thought to myself, “I live in Washington State where mountains and mountain passes abound, why should I worry?” But, as the bus left the station and the driver’s assistant, called a grissor in these parts, began handing out vomit bags, I began…
That old adage about pictures being worth words? In that spirit I will keep written words brief and share pictures of what I’ve done since my last post: I am back in town after a very fruitful week of In-Service Training (IST) with other Peace Corps Volunteers in Rabat. Lots and lots of good information…
Near the oasis town of Tinghir is Todgha Gorge, both pronounced the “gh” with a slight growl similar to “gr.” It is a narrow passageway made through solid rock over thousands of years. We made a day trip there a few weeks back to explore the area and to experience some naturally occurring water. Sometimes,…
Tomorrow Thomas and I travel to Rabat for 10 days to attend the Peace Corps In-Service Training (IST). The venue we are staying at is right next to the beach, and I am greatly looking forward to being near the ocean. I can’t begin to explain how eager I am to dip my feet in…
