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| The most beautiful sunset yet |
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| These signs frighten me |
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| Yoga on the roof on a cold sunny day |
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| Cookies and scones made on a rainy day |
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| Curried kefta rice |
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| Ouargui from the bridge |
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| Preparing bread |
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| These kids love playing in this bus |
Nothing is mundane here. After my travels, I realized how much I had been missed in my community. Continuing to feel blessed and humbled, I am getting back into my routine which feels good and gives me purpose. I am getting invited to new homes and events. I visited my host family and they gave me lots of hugs. I have so many friends, I find its hard in keeping up. I am taking in this year marker as a milestone and feeling peaceful and happy. The sunsets keep me grounded as does my yoga and meditation practice. Each day I am reminded that the simplicity of it all is what keeps me going. I often wonder how this very moment will effect my life moving forward. As I was in need of a new computer charger, several came to my aid in my community to help me. I was lucky in finding a new one and amazed at the knowledge that the locals have here in terms of fixing things. As they dismantled the battery into many pieces I watched with undivided attention to see how it would get repaired. As men ran across the street bringing back pieces and parts, they opened the battery compartment with small screws and elements I could not imagine how they would repair it. But alas all parts strewn across the meat counter of the local butcher, I just watched in amazement. Afterwards, they said; "Laila, muskil kbir, explosion", which means a big problem, explosion. They sent me off and I purchased a new one close to home which didn't break my budget. Morocco carries on with new adventures ever so mundane and I am so glad to be a part of it.
HI Lena, my name is Melissa and I served as a PCV in Swaziland (southern Africa). My friend and I are planning a trip to Morocco (via Spain) in April. Do you know any PCVs in northern Morocco that could advise us on places to go and how to get around?
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Melissa
P.S. I currently live in Denver, CO!
How far North? I have PCV friends that have couch surfing options in Khenifra close to Meknes and Fez. I am happy to host you if you come to Marrakech. You might also try couch surfing in Tangier?
DeleteGreat! How is the public transport there? Is it reliable? If I wanted to travel from Tangier to Rabat, then Casablanca; how long would the trip take? Also, do you recommend any destinations? We have 5 days there and want to make the most of it!
ReplyDeletewell let's see, you would probably want to take the train which is a bit more pricey but quick and reliable. Not sure from Tangier to Rabat time wise, but Rabat to Casablanca is 2.5 hours would stick in those areas if you want to relax a bit. I haven't been to Tangiers but am going in June. Think it's beautiful and expensive. You might also want to check out Kenitra and Mehdia close to Casa on the beach. You can email me for more at wenzeldesigns@msn.com
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