Author: nveznlmy
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Mishaps to Morocco
The first leg of the journey to get to Morocco presented a series of challenges… We had all been accepted, passed all the clearances, and then given the long-awaited ticket to staging in Philadelphia. There were roughly 2 days in Philadelphia for admin elements and then we were to take a bus to JFK and… Read more
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Welcome to Morocco
I’ve reached the final day of my 10-day orientation in Morocco! The days were packed with lots of sessions on a range of topics from Peace Corps approach to development to transportation safety to breakout language groups and common health issues. We are the second group of volunteers in country after the COVID evacuation, with… Read more
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Preparations
About a month before I head to Casablanca I left my job, moved out of my apartment, transported my apartment contents (whatever I didn’t sell) across multiple states back to my parent’s house as they graciously allowed me to store some boxes with them. Then came the really fun part…deciding what to pack in under… Read more
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Pre-Service Reflection
I created some pre-service goals and plan to review/update them during mid service and close of service. I think this will be one of the many ways to reflect on the inevitable changes as I progress through this adventure. My initial goals for PST (pre-service training) are to learn the basics of Darija (obviously) as… Read more
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Last Surprise!
While in Thailand I got a tattoo! I was able to keep it hidden until I returned home to tell my family in person. So after everyone has been notified I can now share with the internet world! What do you think? Seems fitting Read more
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Surprise Filled Night
So the other night, my roommate’s last night before she left for Cambodia on a family trip, she took me to the campus market as a last night adventure. Here is where it got even more interesting. It had started to barely sprinkle while we were walking through the market and so my… Read more
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Roaming around Chiang Mai
Today my roommate and I rode around on her motorbike to some local temples and the Chiang Mai Museum, here are some of the pictures: First Temple: Wat Jed Yod Chiang Mai Museum Wat Suan Dok Wat U-Mong Feeding the hungry turtles and catfish Read more
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Glorious Day
Where to begin? Each day seems to get busier and busier! Today we went on a day trip to go ride elephants, bamboo raft, go on a hike literally in the jungle and swim at a waterfall, then visit a hill tribe and lastly another huge waterfall. The day began at 8:30am and ended… Read more
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ZOO and AQUARIUM!!!
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A Typical Sunday just Climbing Waterfalls
Today we went to Sticky Waterfalls which is exactly what it was. The program took us in the nice a/c van and then out to ice cream after we spent 2 hours climbing waterfalls. There were a total of three waterfalls, and of course I climbed every one possible! Here are the pictures: … Read more