So we've been here for a week, and it's starting to feel a bit more comfortable.  Our day-to-day life has kind of began developing a routine, (in a good, not completely confused way, not a bad, dull way).  My host family has been going through a lot of serious, personal drama, which would have happenned regardless of my presence, but which I can't help but feel a little guilty over.  Inste

Everything was a little hectic at first; we were behind schedule and some problems arose, but, I'm still happy to be here. Everything is beautiful. The people are friendly and kind, and children go out at night. Although it's hot, the weather is perfect. It's definitely not as warm as Texas this time around. The medina is absolutely stunning, and when I first walked into the host house, I

After a brutally long flight, we're finally here!!!  Getting here sucked though.  We were traveling for over 36 hours and once we finally got to the airport in Casablanca, we were told that the airlines had lost half of our groups baggage.  I was glad I had mine, but felt really bad for everyone who didn't, especially since a change of clothing was really the only thing I wanted when we go

Today is the second day of my Morocco trip, and everything has gone well for me so far. I really like my host family, and the place where we live in, we (Mayimuna and I) live farther deeper into the Medina than everyone else, but I like it better, because we get to see more of the street vendor people, and stuff. And best of all, it has not been dreadfully hot, yet. Oh, and the food is REALLY goo

There's so much to do before I leave next tuesday.  I haven't started packing, there's still things I need to get like a watch, (since I usually just rely on my cell phone for the time), and I only have a week to do everything.  It's a little overwhelming.

I'm a little worried about getting along with my host family and being 'too American.'  Part of being from different cultur