A few days in Marrakech.

Well Moe had some work in Marrakesh so we decided to tag along. That is a great thing about the on line school we can be flexible. Too mad we did not have a good Internet connection in Marrakesh but we can make up the days this weekend. We drove over and spent 2 nights. It was nice. The area is growing fast but it is still one on my favorite cities in Morocco. Hope to move there soon.

The kids and i walked to Jama Ifana (the big market) both nights. The first night we went down a little too far and did not take the shortest route. No biggie but the kids kept saying we were lost. No problem as we could always take a cab. But after stopping a lady and asking directions we made our way to the center of town. It is always a wonderful feeling walking through the ancient walls of the old city. The crows, sights, smells and sounds are so different than anything I have experienced in the US. I could just take a chair and sit all night watching everything. Adam made friends with the man at the orange juice stall number 19. He went twice and had the big glass of fresh squeezed OJ. It was so sweet and cool. When we went back the second night he remembered Adam and gave us both an extra 1/2 glass of OJ for free. Heck it is only 3 Durhams a glass or about $.39. Not bad at all. We walked around a while and then headed back to the apartment. The Taxi Gave us an inflated rate and did not use the meeter. We did get him down to 25 DH but should not have been charged more than 10DH. Heck after all the walking we did it was worth it. We did better the second night and got the ride for just 10 DH. I am getting better at knowing what they should charge so it is thugher for them to take advantage of me.

Moe took us on a drive to the lower Atlas Mt.s and we had lunch on a roof top patio over looking all the olive groves. In some spots along the drive you could smell the fresh olives being pressed for oil. Wish we could have seen them doing the pressing. The smell was wonderful.

Our stay in Marrakesh was short but nice. The weather was warm and sunny. We could not have asked foe better weather to enjoy the sights. I look forward to going back soon and hope to look at some houses when we go next time. I did find a listing for a Riad in the Medina but i am sure it would have needed too much work and living in the old city like that the traffic would be bad and we might not even have driving access to the house. Would have been fun to look though. Maby next time.

Well we are now back in DarBouazza and the kids are working to get their schooling done. Moe left yesterday for Fez on business but we needed to stay home to get caught up. The weather is still nice. Cool at night and in the lower 20 C in the days. Great to have the windows open. Wondering how it will be when winter hits as we only have a few space heaters and this house is all tile and concrete with high ceilings. Guess we will be wearing layers :o)

To all our friends in Raleigh we miss you! Have a great Thanks Giving.