Week 7: Adventuring Out of Site
We took a break from our training to explore one of the local national parks. Continue reading Week 7: Adventuring Out of Site
Morocco Week 6: Writing the Script
Learning Arabic Script and designing programming for the dar chebab. Continue reading Morocco Week 6: Writing the Script
Morocco Week 5: Family Reunion
Our first HUB felt like a family reunion. Continue reading Morocco Week 5: Family Reunion
Morocco Week 4: Settling In
Settling into the community means making connections and getting to work in the local youth center. Continue reading Morocco Week 4: Settling In
Morocco Week 3: Trial by Fire
Getting started living with a host family is a fast and furious process. Continue reading Morocco Week 3: Trial by Fire
Morocco Week 2: Finding My People
Week two of bonding with my Peace Corps Morocco family. Continue reading Morocco Week 2: Finding My People
Morocco Week 1: Taking the First Steps
My experiences during the first week of training in Peace Corps Morocco. Continue reading Morocco Week 1: Taking the First Steps
Fillenwarth Beach Resort
Chug, chug, vrooooom!
The engine caught and the boat began pulling away from the dock. The chilly morning air already caused a ripple of goosebumps across my exposed skin. I tightened my grip on my towel, using it as a shield from the wind since my bikini provided little protection. The uncontrollable shaking and teeth chattering already plagued me despite the fact that I was not even wet yet.
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A 75th VE Day Celebration…With Pipes
Few things capture the idea of unity better than pipers.
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Downtown Nutrition
I drink it in – literally. I still don’t believe that something that tastes this good can be so healthy for me, even though I have been coming here for a couple of months now. Walking into the clean, open space, I head straight for the bar. I give a smile to Melissa, another regular on Friday mornings. I rely on my work and reward … Continue reading Downtown Nutrition
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