Gouda's Cheesewheel

RE: Morocco Feb 11th

I find myself at the cyber again only because I need to take care of some business online. Since I'm here I'll respond to Mo's questions (below). Khalil is doing better, but still coughs often, due to a chronic condition. I don't know where his father is, strangely, and I'm afraid to ask because it might be a touchy subject; if they want to talk about it, they will; that's how it works here I guess. He isn't missing out too much, since he has so many people around (my brothers, sisters, parents) who love him. No one gave me a valentine, but Penny (a girl in the group) wished everyone a Happy Valentines Day. Anna, another student, had her 21st birthday today--not quite as big a deal here as in the States, but she's still going out for dinner. Shane, regarding your comment about Soap Operas and crappy TV, both are rampant here. Egyptian soap operas rule the airwaves during the day, and Indian movies are commonly aired...although those might just be my family's videos, I'm not sure. For anyone interested, my cell phone number is 073 88 45 93. Should you wish to spend a lot of money calling me from the United States, you will need to dial 011, then 212, then drop the first 0 of my number and continue as normal. Unless we make prior plans or there is an emergency, I don't expect anyone in the States to call me.

Much Love,
Greta

Maureen vanCamp wrote:
Hello Greeta!

Thanks for responding to my many questions. It sounds like you are living with the privileged to have your choice of toilets and your own room! Does your host family get paid from the University of Colorado for having you as a guest? I would assume so.

I was delighted to learn they know about Valentines Day. That surprises me, altho' Christmas does not. What did you get to do for Valentines, anything special? I took Cris & Mike out for breakfast. We so enjoy getting out of the office to discuss some sensitive agenda items and share a meal.

I hope you have recovered from your crying episodes. I know it is the best release and I am sure your host family is concerned. It has to be difficult to communicate but I know it will get easier once you learn more of the language and become more comfortable. Please know we are thinking of you! Fell free to communicate with us any time you want!

How is Kahlil? I hope he is doing better. It would be extremely difficult if something happened to him. Is the dad part of his life or nonexistent? Hopefully he knows his dad.

The students have their hearts of candy today so hopefully they remember their loved one today too! I hope you received a valentine, we missed not having you here! If you did not, please know we thought about you. I am wearing a t-shirt with candy hearts on it to match the gift! I found it at a thrift shop over the weekend.

I will keep this short as I am constantly on the run. It has been busy last week and it appears it will be busy again this week!

MO

posted by Greta @ 12:03 PM