Well, I've completed another week here in Taroudant... my week began with a nasty virus causing me to get Laryngitis so I went to the doctor who prescribed me some antibiotics - I thought it best to 'nip it in the bud' because I'm only here for 3 more weeks and, whatsmore, I've got a singing holiday to join in so I need my voice!
On Tuesday, I prepared and helped with the evening young adults english lesson; we now have 4 students- 3 boys and 1 girl.
On Wednesday I started working atthe Lalla amina orphanage here in Taroudant. I changed 5 babies' nappies, bottle-fed 3 babies, cuddled and put them back to sleep in their cots. I then helped to get some of the toddlers dressed and played with them and cuddled them with 2 other volunteers who were trainee nurses from Belgium. I will be working there in the mornings Monday to Friday. I did enjoy changing and feeding the babies, although I felt a bit apprehensive at first! It is quite heart-wrenching with the toddlers because if you give some attention to 1 or 2 then they all want your attention and I was feeling rather like a human climbing frame at one point, being tugged in all directions! I can't obviously take any photos in the orphanage but here are a few other photos to show you.....

my english class excercises and games: Oliver said I had planned the lesson well:)

me trying to keep warm and drinking lots of lemon, honey & ginger drinks!

Hajar & me on having coffee on a roof top cafe and an informal derija lesson

view overlooking one of the babs
(city gates)

my cappacino!

Hajar very sweetly bought me this pair of sandals as
a souvenir from the souk in Taroudant:)