As with most things in life, working as a Peace Corps volunteer has been quite a tumultuous journey so far, with its highs and lows. Synonymous with this idea, the trek up Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain peak in North Africa, is not only a test of physical endurance, but also of mental perseverance. This symbolic image was taken at the top of Mount Toubkal (located in Morocco, my country of service) on June 30, 2013.