Morocco

I left December 4th, 2008, to join my good friend Noureddine in Morocco to meet his family and spend time there. A great opportunity to be exposed to a different country from the perspective of the locals. I could not believe the hospitality - everyone was so nice. We had amazing food - they eat from the communal plate in the middle of the table and no silverware. We stayed at his mom's home in Rabat and traveled to many cities including Fez, Khenifra in the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech. Noureddine has three brothers and one sister, including a niece (4yrs) and a nephew (7mos). It was a bit cold, so I am planning on going back in the summer for a different experience. There is no central heat in any of the homes and it was very cold. Basically people just wear layers of clothes, coats and blankets. Anyone who knows me also knows that I am always cold, so you can imagine how difficult it was for me. I know in the summer Morocco will be even more beautiful. I am looking forward to returning in when it is warm and to spending time with Noureddine's brother Hamid. I returned back to DC on the 16th.