Integrating?

One of our goals as Peace Corps Volunteers is to integrate in to our community. That means something different to every volunteer and in every site, so we're still figuring it out here. 

However, one thing that feels like a step in the right direction is our blossoming relationship with the guy who makes good sandwiches outside of his butcher shop. 

Our host-cousin, Anass (who also happens to be one of the most helpful people in the world) walked us by one day for a quick snack. 

It turns out that for just 7 MAD (less tha $1), you can get this gorgeous behemoth of a sandwich. It's half a loaf/disc of bread, cut open and stuffed with ground beef and sautéed onions in a glorious combination of spices and seasoning. 

We've now been there three times in three days, and I see no need to break the streak any time soon.  

Coming soon: posts about a new house and a new pet!