Some news worth mentioning is that I switched placements out of Sale and into Rabat. The change has worked out great and will be way better for me in the long run! Now that I am in the city I can be more mobile and have a life outside of the work and being at home. I couldn't really walk around alone where I was before, nor could I easily get into Rabat. So, now I have a much more independent lifestyle here. The apartment is located in the Medina (old city) which is walled, mostly pedestrian, and very bustling.  

Here are some pictures from my last week at the old homestay: 

I helped cook this meal :)

Getting henna on the patio

Now I live off a street where snails are sold á la carte, alongside knock-off Nike and Zara. There are also many stands of fruits, vegetables, and meats galore! Oh and pastries too. Moroccans know how to make some high quality desserts (thank you to the French for that one). 

Its been a while so I'll just use some pictures to catch up on my travels in Morocco :)

Marrakech 

Spice Market shop, near the riad we stayed in.

This blurry photo captures the chaos of the Djemma el Fna Square at night.

Art being sold in the souq

A woman takes a sip of water on a hot day

Essaouira

View of the walled white city from the ramparts.

Assilah

Absolutely loved this city. I hope to go back again and take more pictures.

Still don't totally understand the number situation but a nice mural nonetheless. PS-this is Kira

Went by horse cart to the beautiful Paradise Beach! Where we relaxed for hours, got a little sun burned, and Kira ran away from the camels