Universal Protection

Well, Ive spent the past week in Ourzazette, Morocco. Its in the south, south of Marakech, and it was warmer there than I had expected. It was sunny every day - it was really nice. Peace Corps had a English Teacher Workshop. It was nice to be around with other Volunteers and friends from training.

While I was in Marakech I stopped by Marjane - the Wal-Mart of Morocco. It did not let me down! That store is awesome. Before Christmas I went to a grocery store near where I live but I was let down. Marjane is the real deal. It was great! I got some speakers to use with my MP3 player at home.

I also got a cool blanket for my bed and a new sweater. I got to hang out with my Peace Corps BFF while in Ourzazette too. She is great.

Being away and seeing other Volunteers sites made me happy for what Ive got and where I live. Its a small town surrounded by beautiful mountains. I would not want to be anywhere else. I appreciate the friends I have made here.

Now our Peace Corps mandated travel/visitors from home restriction has been lifted. Feel free to visit anytime. Life here is AMAZING.

I spent a small amount of time in Marakech. Im excited to go back and explore more than the bus station and a few main streets.

After lugging my new speakers and suitcase full of stuff I bought in Ourzazette all the way back to a nearby city I learned that the road to where I live was closed because of snow. All I wanted to do was go home! Anyway, I saw a freind at the taxi stand and he finagled one of the taxi drivers into taking us home. It truly was a miracle for me. Without him I would have spent the night away from home - again - when all I wanted was to go home.