Saturday, September 19, 2009

In Morocco

I am finally in Morocco. I spent a week for an orientation with all 63 people in my training group. It consisted of a few shots and lots of paperwork. I am now at my CBT (Community Based Training) site in the mountains of Morocco. It is such a beautiful view. The 4 other people in my CBT group are a lot of fun and it should be a good 2 months here. I have learned a lot of Arabic in the past two weeks. It is very intense with Arabic classes for at least 5 hours a day. My host family is awesome. The two daughters teach English and have been a great help in learning Arabic. The first day with the family was overwhelming with a lot of Arabic spoken to me at once. I am finally starting to understand what they are saying to me--hand motions help a lot along with pointing to things. Learning to use a Turkish toliet was definitely an experience. Now I'm off to dinner with my host family.
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    It sounds like you are having so much fun so far!!! You are so brave and we are so proud of you. Hope you continue enjoying yourself!!!

    <3 Carolyn and Annie

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    We are so happy you are doing well. You'll be fluent in Arabic before you know it. Hugs and kisses XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

    Daddy and Mom

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  3. SenoritaSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I am new to your blog. You are so brave, and I love your blog.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    HI RACHAEL BEBA AND I SO ENJOYED READING YOUR BLOG. YOUR HOST FAMILY SOUND WONDERFUL. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND WHAT YOU ARE UNDETAKING. WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU LOVE YOU BEBA AND GRAM

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Rachael we are so happy for you. Love the blog!! Can't wait to see pictures cause we can't imagine what it's like. Love you, Aunt Kaye and Uncle Steve

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Hi Rachael , We miss you at the lake.

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  7. Nancy CoffmanSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    OK --- so --- what is so different with a turkish toilet? Enquiring minds want to know!
    Aunt Nancy

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  8. RonSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    woohoo! blog update!! sounds incredible! do the toilets spin in the opposite direction like they do in Australia? or are they way old school with a chain/pulley system thing like in the early European monarchies? glad to hear you're doing well and having a good good time!

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  9. DeirdreSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Oh goodness...a turkish toilet!! I have seen them a bunch of times, there was always an option for a regular toilet so I would take that! Good luck with the Arabic!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    ANNIE WAS NOMINATED FOR THE PEACE CORPS!! annnnnnnnnnnd we miss you soo much!! <3 <3 When can we come visit?!
    --carolyn & annie (if you couldn't guess)

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