Orientation #1
It was a pleasure meeting nearly everyone (Linda, Brad, and Helen - we missed you) at Georgetown's Center for Contemporary Arab Studies for our initial orientation. "Shoukran Bezzef" (Many thanks) to Zeina for catering a most delicious Middle Eastern lunch, arranging for space in the board room, and for organizing the packets of travel information. I hope all of you enjoyed the documentary on Djemaa el Fna and that you found the review of our itinerary helpful and stimulating. If we failed to answer all of your questions today, please reach out to me or Zeina for clarification. I look forward to seeing you again next month at our academic orientation with CCAS professors. We'll also set all up with blog user names and passwords in the coming days so we can create a community around our forthcoming experience. --Alex
Ted Eagles and Paul Couture get to know each other
Arjunia Oakley and Lena Seikaly indulge in the Middle Eastern spread
Zeina Seikaly addresses the group on health matters