'Tiwizi'; Community Spirit

Traditional hummam or bathhouse

Chicken and fries with olives

Traveling has become second nature

Moroccan man loading food on top of bus

Caught a quick glimpse of two men waiting at the bus stop

The taxi dilemma, which one, where and how much?

Moroccan dish called 'fisa', lentils, chicken and msinmn bread

Girls at the college, English class

Different teas, mint, nah nah, sheba, louisa

Standard Moroccan ovens called; 'foran'

Village friend has a baby, 3 months old named Sara 

Village boy poses for photo with  rabbit

Mom and baby making tajine and bread

Another carpet started

My apartment complex, middle unit

Afternoon grass in field behind my apartment

Finished carpets

Tents where nomads are moving through the village

 Large snap peas called; 'fol'

Yes, every now and then I have a coffee out at a cafe

I have been very busy teaching English and yoga and putting together lesson plans. The Woman's Association has begun and it has been a pleasure teaching primarily yoga and health lessons there three times a week. There are about ten woman so far and will likely grow. I have asked them to help me better understand their culture by teaching me some of the local crafts, they seem excited to get started. I spent the last several days meeting with the Delegue in Kalaa where I am awaiting official documents and papers to be stamped in order to teach in the school. It's not an easy process. I was pleased to understand our conversation and tell him my goals within my community and mission with Peace Corps. I have been enjoying gatherings with neighbors and families in the village from time to time. Slowly, I have been continuing to furnish my place or get the necessities I need to make my life more comfortable here. I  am happy and am looking forward to continued tutoring with a local English teacher, my colleague whom lives closer than my last tutor. I am looking forward to spending Christmas with good friends in Tauoma the end of this week and sad to leave my community as things are really moving now. Perhaps missing the community is a good sign as it shows my dedication and love for where I am living and working. Community spirit is working it's best here as many seem to be working together and interested in my role here.