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Transportation
So many forms of transportation.....always amazed at what people will do to get from point A to point B.
ChristaMike Keppler
Oct 6, 20241 min read


Recycling?
One challenge here in Morocco is the lack of recycling. All water has to be purchased in plastic bottles and then disposed of in the...
ChristaMike Keppler
Oct 6, 20241 min read


Who is Jafar?
Jafar is an employee at GWA, who happens to work within the tech department. For those who know me, tech is not my strength or my...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Beginnings
In the beginning, it’s all new. Here are some clips from our first couple of weeks immersing ourselves in the culture shock while taking...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Vulnerability is...
getting a haircut and color in Morocco when you can’t communicate in Arabic or French. Somehow I thought I could have the stylist...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Everyone Swims
Amazing to me how everyone goes in the ocean here. Regardless of attire, people go into the ocean to swim. You see people in bathing...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Dogs and more dogs
Stray animals are a big problem in Casa. There are loads of stray dogs and cats and there is not a good system for controlling the...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Trips to Carrefour
I am all about convenience and also about how much things cost. While I do not enjoy shopping, I do look forward to our weekend trips to...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Porto- a Haven for Foodies!
9/16/24 Porto gets its name from the infamous Port Wine, which makes it a haven for good food and drink. We took a short, direct flight...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 16, 20241 min read


GWA
First day of work- Dr. Pierre (secondary principal), me and Mike- School leadership team Sept. 9 We’ve settled into a rhythm with our...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 8, 20241 min read


September has arrived!
Woke up this morning to beautiful blue skies, and varied shades of turquoise blue ocean. It’s been a day of leisure as Mike headed to the...
ChristaMike Keppler
Sep 8, 20241 min read


Living in a Developing CountryMarket Experience
While settling into a developing country, the brain can’t help but compare experiences. I’m still working to accept what is during the...
ChristaMike Keppler
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Settling Into a Rhythm
8/26/24 Hello loved ones near and far. It's hard to believe that we’ve already been in Morocco now for for six weeks and in our home for...
ChristaMike Keppler
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Tarifa, Spain
8/19/24 Tarifa, Spain We had a two-day holiday at school as all staff were dismissed midday on Monday and had off Tuesday and Wednesday....
ChristaMike Keppler
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Anniversary in Morocco
8/4/24 Mike and I celebrated our 28th year of marriage yesterday. I’m grateful to have found a partner who craves adventure and travel...
ChristaMike Keppler
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Songbirds
8/3/24 When we first arrived at our villa, I wondered where the birds were. But as we’ve settled in, I now realize I wasn’t waking up...
ChristaMike Keppler
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Moving into our new home
7/31/24 Our last day before beginning our new jobs is tomorrow. Mike will be the Primary Principal and I will be the Director of Teaching...
ChristaMike Keppler
Aug 3, 20244 min read


Made it to Morocco!
7/23/24 We’ve arrived! Hard to believe that after all the heavy lifting of boxes, the mental weight of a monumental change, and all the...
ChristaMike Keppler
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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