Come with us as we travel to Morocco with the Peace Corps to learn more about each other, ourselves, and what we'd like to be when we grow up.
Henna and a Haircut!
Hey everyone! We didn't bring a thermometer...and I can't find a website with a temperature...but it is starting to get REALLY hot here. We say that every day now, and the next day seems a little hotter. :) The nights have been cooling down most of the time, which is heavenly. The nights it doesn't are not fun because you wake up still sleepy and really thirsty! Us Minnesota kids are definately making an adjustment, but so far we're doing pretty well. There is usually somewhere to sit in the house where the wind is blowing and it's a little cooler -- that, and some water -- perfect. :)
Not too much is happening as far as daily life is concerned. We are talking to more people, learning things about our community little by little. We did look at a house that we could live in starting in August which was fun. It's a cute place, so now we are excited to start shopping for house things.
Mike got a haircut! Normally, not that big of a piece of news, but Mike received the first ever haircut given by ME. Brave guy! He had purchased clippers so we could shave it if something went terribly wrong, which was a strong possibility. Luckily it went pretty well, with lots of teamwork and direction from Mike. Here's the new look. Oh, and he ditched the goatee and moustache too!
Mike thought I should include this picture he took of me talking on the phone to the States from the phone booth. The cheapest way in town!
I have had henna done 3 times since I've been here by very kind people. I don't think I got any pictures up last time, but this time can't be missed. My host mom is the rockstar of henna in our town. She takes electrical tape and makes fabulous designs and then puts the henna over the tape. When the henna and tape come off, this is what we are left with:
and my feet...
okay, last one. with sandals :)
doesn't she do fabulous stuff? I'm so lucky she's my host mom, and grateful she took the time to do it! It's a process...the application of the tape, leaving it about 2 1/2 hours, and then removing it -- for both hands and both feet. All in the name of beauty :)
Mike's birthday is coming up this week! Birthdays are not celebrated much here. Some of the people in our area don't know when their birthday is, and don't know therefore their exact age. Others have it written on papers somewhere, but don't know it by heart. I think we'll just have our own quiet celebration! Happy 26th Michael :)
posted by jana | 7:10 AM
5 Comments:
That henna is SOOO cool! You will have to explain that electrical tape method to me later! Beautiful.
PS. Mike--I enjoyed your list quite a bit. :-)
Mike and Jana,
Great Pictures. I enjoy the one of the phone call. Gives me a better picture of where you live.
Hard to believe you'll be 26, Mike. Happy Birthday. Can't remember if we sent a card or not, but know that we are thinking of you both.
We love you.
-Craig and Anissa
Hi Mike and Jana,
Great pictures. Good haircut, too! :-) Think of all the money you'll save Mike (and you can now shorten it up yourself, Jana :-))(Just kidding, Mike). Actually, Mike, I kind of liked the "facial hair" but it makes you look younger (than your soon to be 26) without it. We are having it hot here, but nothing like you are experiencing. People are always asking how you are coping with the heat - now we can tell them. Too bad you have to wear such hot clothes, Jana. At home can you wear something a little cooler? We were excited to hear about the house. That will be great.
Happy Birthday, Mike.
All our love, Dad and Mom
I was trying to count Mike's ears and could only see one in the picture. I think he looks pretty sharp. Jana, The henna is amazing. How long does it last when they apply it? The telephone picture was very interesting. I had thought it would be more like a typical phone booth you see in Minneapolis.
Mom and I were in Canada walking on a glacier this week. We also got stuck at the top of a mountain when a rain storm blew through and they shut down the Gondola for a couple hours. There was snow on the ground right outside the restaurant where we sat out the storm. I wish we could send you some of the snow.
We sent Mike a birthday card and a letter. We hope you have a great one, Mike.
With out love,
Mom and Dad R.
BsHa, Mike and Jana!! Love the new hair, lookin' sharp. Am jealous of your cool henna. The blog rocks!!
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