No, we weren't lost in Morocco yesterday but the blog went into cyberspace. TI'll try again. Our optional tour took us by ferry over the Straits of Gibralter to Tangiers for an exotic dip into Africa. Mohammed (who else!) guided us by bus high up through the hills to view the beautiful homes of government and royal persons, sit on camels, and overlook the expanding city. Eight different cultures coexisted in adjoining neighboroods in thre mid-20th century - several Arabic and Muslim groups, Spanish, French, Portuguese, British, American - for a very iternational city. We walked through the souks and marketplaces of the old medina, had a fabulous Moroccan lunch at a posh hotel, and took in the obligatory rug demostration/mint tea experience. A great, if overwhelming, adventure.
Pix: Lainey with the twins; spice market and lesson, olives; carpets
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