This week has been busy and flown by; our placements have settled into a wonderful routine. We both love teaching English as the students are bright and motivated to learn. It keeps us on our toes trying to explain the idiosyncrasies of the language. On Monday, we went back to the medina, on Tuesday Harold and I walked to Marjane, a mall which would rival any Maryland mall. There were upscale jewelry and clothing stores, a food court and a “super Walmart.” On Wednesday, the ladies went back to the hammam in the afternoon, and Harold made his first trip there in the evening (men start at 8 PM). We all enjoyed the experience. In between times, there’s cooking lessons, Arabic language and script lessons and cultural talks. And eating!!! The food here is the best I’ve had at a CCS. Lunch and dinner are full course hot meals with at least one meat/poultry dish, soup, salad, bread and a large variety of vegetables. We always have wonderful fresh fruit for dessert. Then, at 4 PM, we have mint tea and a Moroccan sweet treat.
After placement today, we’ll eat a quick lunch (it’s couscous Friday), then we are off to the train station to catch the 2 PM train to Fes. More next week....
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