MOROCCO UPDATE. Am sad to report that the PCV who replaced me has left PC service, so there is no one in Touama to carry on my work. The boutique is still open, from what another PCV in the nearby town says. I hear from her on occassion, as well as my dear friend and tutor, Zhour, and the Brit engineer and his American wife. I hope the volunteer who lives nearby will be of assistance to them from time to time, and hopefully, a new volunteer will be assigned there next fall.

You might be interested in knowing what some of my other friends are doing: one stayed in Rabat to teach English, and she just did a show at a cafe in Fes, exhibiting her screen prints. A couple now engaged to be married went to Korea for a year to teach English. A young woman from WI just completed a bike ride across the U. S. with her dad and brother. Others are just now securing jobs, some went back to school.

As for me, I am still trying to get settled in. Before I left, I had a goal, both immediately (be in the Peace Corps for 27 months) and following service. The goal and lifestyle of post-service of course have changed significantly and try as I do to adjust, it still seems to be a struggle. But all in all, I'm making progress. Must admit I don't do cloudy/rainy weather well at all and look forward to sunny, hot days!

Am wondering how many of my blog readers are on Facebook. I am finding that to be a great way to stay in touch with friends, and family, too.