3.11.2013

Close Of Peace Corps Service and More

Last health and environment staj, Morocco 2011-2013

Cat in medina

Clean bill of health, teeth

Staj mates celebrating

Leslie, site mate in Midelt
Friend, PCV, Maggie from Itzer and her new puppy, 'Suksu'
On a warm day for a walk in Midelt
Woman's and girls Empowerment and Yoga Seminar, Boumia

 Hiru snuggling

The past several weeks have been busy and full of activities, the main one being, 'Close Of Service' for those going home in my staj, both health and environment sectors serving as Peace Corps volunteers from 2011-2013. We spent a week in Rabat attending meetings and taking care of medical requirements in order to leave Morocco. I was glad to see friends that I most likely won't see again and am glad the festivities are over. Out of nearly 54 volunteers, four have been invited to continue serving a third year, myself included. I am looking forward to returning back to the states for the first time since I left 27 months ago. Things look promising for my return this late Spring. I was anxious to get back to my site in Midelt where I started work and a schedule and have still been unpacking. As things continue to move forward,  I have been dealing with several apartment problems with electricity, water and broken items while I am getting things set up for a more normal living environment. My apartment is older than the previous one. Two of the most recent activities have been with 'International Women's Day', participating in a day long 'Sexual Harassment' and 'Yoga' expo in a village close by called, 'Boumia' and with the local  'Netti Neswi' and their health week and many events one which I participated was aerobics and basketball. I am getting used to having people around me more frequently and have finally enjoyed some time alone.     

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