Whirlwind

We remember a time when the hours went by so slowly. We remember these moments now as relaxing and an opportunity to spend time with the family(except Hanne). This has changed radically, and is now giving us the tailspin. While we are saying goodbye to the students, and ending our careers as Arabic students in Western Sahara, we are also having loved ones visiting, end of the year party for our students and eagerly working with our new baby project concerning young women. The 13th Polisario congress is also coming up, and we are lucky enough to participate.

First was the family of Hanne that traveled the great desert. The were welcomed with great enthusiasm both from the family and the Norwegians. Apparently they fit perfectly in Sahara and is now also welcomed to stay for ever. Then there was Sjørgen. He has been taken into the family of Marta as one of their own, and has joined in on the heated discussions about gender differences. He is also joining us during the Congress in the liberated area.

Our project is taking shape as we speak. Still we don’t want to hold the project in a very tight leach. What we know now is that it is for young women in Imgale, they will be producing different textiles and traditional items typical for this region.

From our English class, we managed to create a show in the Idara (town hall), a end of the year party and ending by giving out diplomas. This was a major achievement for students and teachers, performing on stage or watching proudly.