Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
The sun is completely up here at 8 am. And everybody was out to watch it. Continue reading “The Desert”
From chaos in Fez Medina to Desert silence
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
We ended a very long day with African dancing and learning the drums around the fire at the edge of the desert. Continue reading “From chaos in Fez Medina to Desert silence”
Fès (or Fez, if you prefer)
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
You have probably heard of Fès, because of its famous red cylindrical hat with a tassel. Continue reading “Fès (or Fez, if you prefer)”
The ruins of Volubilis and Mhaya Village lunch
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Shortly after breakfast on Jan 16, we said goodbye to the Blue City, still asleep in the blanket of fresh crisp blue air, and hit the winding mountainous roads descending from the Rif mountains. Continue reading “The ruins of Volubilis and Mhaya Village lunch”
Chefchaouen, Rif valley hike
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 15
I feel at home this morning. Mighty mountains, crisp fresh air, great views. The name Chefchaouen means “Look at the peaks”. Continue reading “Chefchaouen, Rif valley hike”
Tangier and Chefchaouen
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
All set to begin our tour. The minibus, our main home for the next 13 days, is loaded and we are settled in. Continue reading “Tangier and Chefchaouen”
Morocco from the window of a van
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 27
Aboard the train from Marrakesh to Casablanca: the tour is over and we are off to our last days before flying back home. Continue reading “Morocco from the window of a van”
The tour – the good, the bad and the hidden
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
To begin with, there was no bad! Usually we travel solo and slow, taking the time and enjoying the places we visit, with me doing the itineraries and the planning. Continue reading “The tour – the good, the bad and the hidden”
Casablanca, Part Two
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 27
The tour is over and we are back in Casablanca. It is Monday again, exactly 2 weeks since we first arrived. Continue reading “Casablanca, Part Two”
Casablanca, Part One
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Casablanca is not necessarily a pretty city. As a matter of fact, it is on my list for one of the ugliest cities we’ve visited so far. Continue reading “Casablanca, Part One”
Stats, lists and favorite moments
Storyline: Home to home westward
Perhaps some of you want to know about our good and bad moments. I don’t think we really had bad moments, just some nuisances. Continue reading “Stats, lists and favorite moments”
Reflections
Storyline: Home to home westward
It has been about a year since we booked our accidental around the world trip, and less than 6 months since we completed it. Continue reading “Reflections”
Bolivia: Copacabana and Lake Titicaca
Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
Our last stop in Bolivia was in Copacabana, a small town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Continue reading “Bolivia: Copacabana and Lake Titicaca”
La Paz: A view from above
Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
As I am transcribing my notes from two years ago thousands attend the funeral procession in La Paz for those killed in clashes earlier this week. Continue reading “La Paz: A view from above”
Entering Bolivia: From Villazon to Uyuni
Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
As mentioned yesterday, the current unrest in Bolivia brought me back to my notes from our visit there, two years ago. We do hope they come to a peaceful resolution soon. Continue reading “Entering Bolivia: From Villazon to Uyuni”
