19 August 2010

We are keeping that promise!!

Wow, sorry it's been over a year since our promise- better late than never huh?
So...Morocco. For starters, we advise you to visit beautiful Morocco during any month other than July- when the heat index is that of...well, unbearable. Similar to India in May, but without breezy McLeod Ganj to seek refuge in. Anyway, go to Morocco- just NOT during July. The sights, smells, culture and action will keep you entertained from sunrise to sunset!
And now, a brief recap of our month in Morocco, where we experienced:
our last visitors of our 10 month journey- M&G!, a chain fight in Casablanca, the exclusive upper class clubs of Casablanca, an impromptu home stay, a non-first class train ride which lacks A/C and the ability to open windows (ugh!), the heat of the edge of the desert in Taroudant & the smells of its tannery in July.
Did I mention scorching heat yet? OK, back to the list:
goats climbing trees! the scenic drive through the Tizi-n-Test pass of the Atlas Mountains, Gail's fear of heights (while driving in a car over the Atlas), the whipping winds of Essaouira, techniques in purchasing a used cell phone off a passerby on the street, souqs & medinas, night life of Djemaa el Fna in Marrakesh, Berber traditions, a beautiful riad stay, getting lost in Marrakesh, getting lost in Fes, taking P to a medical clinic, the cafe culture, camel burgers, mounds of olives, mint tea, couscous, tagine, brouchette, daily fresh bread-avocado & laughing cow cheese sandwiches, taking P to an "English speaking" doctor, an attempted robbery on a 10 hour long night train, beach time in Assilah, women swimming & sunbathing in full jelaba, artists' studios in Assilah, the relaxing hue of Chefchaouen, the not so relaxing game of bargaining, cat calls in Tangier, and last but not least the five times a day call to prayer- what a powerful event!
Our exciting time in Morocco came to an end as our emotions bubbled over the fact that our entire journey was coming to a close.
We hope to return to Morocco one day, just not during July!...Insha' allah.

1 comment:

Alex Wolf said...

Qué bonito y emocionante blog tienen mis amigas neoyorkinas! síganlo alimentando con nuevas aventuras. Les manda un abrazo su vecino de hotel de Guadalajara :)