We have a home at last!!! (A small town west of Sefrou, Morocco.)

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January 27th 2013

Published: January 28th 2013

January 24-26, 2013 In all sincerity, there are no adequate words to describe the past few days. The word “immersion” is less than the tip of the iceberg. We are living in a house (dar) with our host family and we do not speak each others languages. The family consists of Mom, Dad, eldest daughter, who has a baby less than one year old, a 16 year old daughter (engaged to a police-man and a ra... Read Full Entry

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Clay and Ann Peace Corps Morocco

Clay and Ann

************ The contents of this Web site are ours personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. Government or the Peace Corps. ********** Making our long-time dream of foreign service become a reality, we sold our house and cars, closed our law practice and said a loving goodbye to family and friends. We began our trek with the Peace Corps in January 2013, in the Kingdom of Morocco, with enthusiasm and honor. For those of you who follow along, we will do our best to help you experience our new adventure with us. P.S. Our 2012 blog entries relate to our 2 month trip to Cen... full info

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28th January 2013

CK
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loks like well into motion.

28th January 2013

Sandra
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Thank you for the wonderful write-up
Great writing, great adventure. Some things slightly familiar from my own travel, some delightfully different. Praying for you and your host family, warmth, friendship, learning, peace.

28th January 2013

Karen "KD" Huff
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New Home
What an adventure! Is this home a permanent one for a while? The low couches lining the walls bring back memories.

28th January 2013

Sharon Johnson
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Dear Ann and Clay: the stories and the photos are amazing. You two are my idols as I cannot imagine myself in your journey. Suffice it to say that you two will never be the same! It is hard to believe, sitting here at my office computer, that your life as attorneys in J-Ville is now light years away. Peace and good health in all that you do. Love, Sharon

28th January 2013

Clay and Ann
Clay and Ann Peace Corps Morocco

Lawyer life
SJ: In response to your comment, we miss you all, and your "light years" description captures this time perfectly. To all of our prior profession, there is green grass to doing what you know!!

29th January 2013

Pattie D
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Thanks for sharing your experiences.
You write so well. I feel like I am there! It does look like Italy! Your host family sounds warm, giving, and wonderful. Loved the family pictures! Clay, I love the wardrobe changes!!! I know before you leave, you will be so close to this family. Ann, that was so sweet of mom and sisters to give you the robe. I know how much it must have touched you. The pictures of your home brought back memories of my grandmother's house in Fresno. She highly prized her rugs. The rugs look so familiar. Ann, I cannot wait to hear about your bath house experience. Take care you two! I know you will both do great, and I cannot wait to hear more! Love you guys!

30th January 2013

Craig Tomlinson
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Smith, Clay Smith
MI-6?

30th January 2013

Clay and Ann
Clay and Ann Peace Corps Morocco

It's a dirty job... but someone has to do it.
Ironically, Moroccans find it difficult to pronounce "Clay," so the renamed me Kareem. I suppose that makes me 00-Kareem! LOL!

30th January 2013

Clay being used as a dress-up doll by the females of the house!

Craig Tomlinson
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Sweet...
You blend in well, Clay.

30th January 2013

Clay and Ann
Clay and Ann Peace Corps Morocco

Just part of my blending in...
I am truly Smith, Kareem Smith... Master of disguise. Hahaha!

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