Morocco: Week three

    I am going to start off this journal by talking a bit about my love for Chefchaouen. We went to visit Chefchaouen, also known as the blue city. The reason for the blue is that most of the houses are painting blue, the doors, the walls, even the inside of some houses are blue. It was honestly one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. The blue as they say brings a sense of calmness to the city, and also chases away flies. The calmness was definitely there, and the beauty that I was exposed to was just breathtaking. I couldn't even describe how I felt, and when I was explaining it to my mom I just felt as though she has to be present to feel and see the this with her own two eyes. Chefchaouen was the highlight of my time here thus far, til I camped out in the Sahara desert and went through Marrakech.

    This weekend we took a trip to Marrackeh, and also to the Sahara Desert. It was one of the most unbelievable and unforgettable experiences of my life. We drove through the mountains, then we went to Ouarzazate, where we visited a castle where lots of movies have been shot, such as Prince of Persia. We also passed through the ECLA movies studio, where a lot of Moroccan movies are shot. Finally we arrived in Zagora, which is the very beginning to the Sahara desert. We rode a camel through the desert to our tents, where we spent the night. The view was spectacular. Watching the sunset, the stars at night and the sunrise in the morning was so incredible. This gave me a chance to really reflect on my life, as I am given this opportunity to travel and experience the beauties of this world, I couldn't help but take it all in. I was so happy, but also very overwhelmed by what my eyes were witnessing. Words couldn't describe it, I was very much heart felt. 

    This entire experience and journey has opened my eyes, I know that I want to travel more. I am very interested in culture and being in Morocco gave me the confirmation and confidence that I needed to assure myself that I am pursuing the right things. I am indeed on the right path to becoming a successful person. My goal in life has always being to make my parents proud, and eventually better my life; to grow up to become a strong, intelligent and well cultured human being. I am very thankful for the opportunity that was given to me, because this was an eye-opening adventure.  

    As for my internship with Amal Sale, I am getting the hang of things way more easily than last week. I think the reason is that we are becoming a familiar figure with the students, so they aren't as disruptive as they used to be. Also, I am becoming much more comfortable and I can roll with the flow now. It feels good to know that I am making an impact some of the student's lives. Although we are not getting through to the whole entire classroom, I do know that those that really want to learn and are passionate about having the ability to speak English are really attentive and are practicing what we are teaching them in the classroom.That's all I want really want. 

    I am sad to live Morocco, but I really do miss my family and I think it's time to go back home. My internship went well, despite the change. I know that some of the students were really grateful that we thought them English. I hope to come back to Morocco soon! If I can go home for a week and come back that'll be great!