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Back to Arabic…sort of!
We are back in the Arab world! After a quick red-eye flight we find ourselves now in Morocco. Everything is a fascinating mix of French, Arabic, and Spanish. As if I wasn’t already confused with the 3 languages as it … Continue reading
Arrival in India
We have finally arrived in India after years of planning and reading. We have expected seething masses of people at every turn and complete chaos everywhere. We were surprised when we landed and every actually went smoothly! All of our … Continue reading
Naughty Children
Today was one of my last days teaching at Berlitz. One of my favorite students, Mohammad, brought me flowers. This really touched me, primarily since he is 5 so you know he had to ask his mother to get them … Continue reading
Damascus: Home Sweet Home
We have received a warmer welcome here in Damascus than we ever anticipated. Our recent visits to both Palmyra and Aleppo have made it blatantly clear just how special this city is. Granted, most areas aren’t so aesthetically pleasing, but the … Continue reading
Emotional Rollercoaster
Today was a day of extremes. Our low points unfortunately overshadowed the high. This morning we set out to find the Arabic school we plan on going to. Map in hand, we ventured out onto the streets of Damascus with … Continue reading
On the Road Again
Leaving behind the idyllic village of Goreme in Turkey, we were finally motivated to pull ourselves away when we spent all of the money we had budgeted. It was a bit sad to leave but we knew it was time … Continue reading
Geneve Fete de la Musique
Today is my second day in Geneve, Switzerland. I made last minute arrangements with Aime and Alice. We left immediately after class to catch the train and arrive in Geneva almost too quickly. It seemed that we were just getting … Continue reading
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Happily Ever After
This past weekend has been such a joy, the wedding of Jenny and Patrice ended up being much more than just a wedding. I felt like I was on vacation for the first time in a long time. Thins went … Continue reading