- Day 2 - Essaouira to Marrakech
7 July
The port of Essaouira has some of the biggest seagulls I’ve ever seen and is absolutely teemin Posted by echo75 in Wanderlust | Jul 21, 2009
- Day 3 - Marrakech
8 July
After a bad sleep we piled into the bus for our city tour of Marrakech but something had gone a little strange. Like three day old fish, our tour had become slightly off due to a misunderstanding of Posted by echo75 in Wanderlust | Jul 22, 2009
- Day 4 - Marrakech
9 July
Koutoubia Minaret
I was looking forward to our independent day of exploring Marrakech but, to tell the truth, the souks of the medina all tend to look the same after Posted by echo75 in Wanderlust | Jul 22, 2009
- Day 5 - Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate
10 July
Spluttering and hacking away in the van, I tried to sleep as much as possible and quietly hoped that I would not give my cold to the entire group. Further down th Posted by echo75 in Wanderlust | Jul 22, 2009
- Day 6 - Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge
11 July
With much excitement we stopped in a local market to pick up water for our trip through the Dades Valley (or Valley of 1000 Kasbahs as it’s also known). We were also required to buy candy for the Posted by echo75 in Wanderlust | Jul 22, 2009
- Camping in the Sahara
If you have ever watched an episode of Fear Factor, then you won't have any trouble trying to conjure up images of what it's like to sleep in the Sahara Desert. But, I will get to that part later...
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/220608/IMG_4033 Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Aug 9, 2009
- Human Emotion
The gorgeous thing about human emotion is that it transcends all limitations - gender, race, economics, language, etc.
With a shaky hand and tears in her eyes, she hurriedly scribbled dow Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Aug 17, 2009
- Recipe for Msmnen and Lentil Soup
Msmnen (Those devilish fried pancakes I told you about…)
Ingredients:
1 tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
3 cup of wheat flour
1 cup of cake flour
1 egg
1 cup milk
6 cubes sugar
1 cup vegetable o Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 8, 2009
- Things Aren't Always As They Seem...
As a teacher it's in my genetic makeup to question myself, my teaching abilities...and to be overly critical. I often wonder how I can be better, do things more effectively, convey more passion for a subject, or impact more Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 31, 2009
- LIVESTRONG 5 - Sahara Desert
The sweetest fruit is on the skinniest branches.
In essence, if we all lived with that in mind, we would take more risks and live life to the fullest...everyday. I am in awe of the ability of my Aunt and Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Aug 15, 2009
- Good Morning, Teacher
My Moroccan mornings have recently settled into a glorious routine.
After waking up, I walk downstairs and sip dark-roast delicious coffee over casual conversation with my new friends. We talk about upcoming volunteer work - whether it is at the Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 14, 2009
- What started with tequila shots, ended with the "Salam Game"
For those of you who know me really well, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I don't like getter older. It's not about vanity or the increased responsibility that comes with the added yea Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 14, 2009
- my tipe to marrakesh
Marrakech or Marrakesh (Amazigh: Murakush, Arabic مراكش Murrākush), known as the "Red City", is an important and former imperial city in Morocco. It has a population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004),[1] and is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region Posted by bellaouch in agadir | Jul 13, 2009
- GPS Does Not Apply
Forget GPS...and get lost in time - literally and figuratively.
We hired a "guide" (a.k.a. the con-man who lined his pockets with our money) named Mufassa to spend the day walking five of us girls through the Medina and taking us Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 6, 2009
- A Favorite Afternoon Activity
Nothing says "weight gain" like fried dough layered with butter and honey, fried pancakes covered in homemade strawberry jam, or chocolate chip banana cake...at 4PM...chased down with super sugary mint tea. :)
In an attempt to "work it off"...or just t Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 9, 2009
- A Heartfelt Video, From MY STUDENTS :)
Currently, I have been teaching a group of incredible boys and girls, ages 8-16. Though it took a lot of pictures, French translations, and explaining...my students were able to understand what my Aunt Kathy and step mom, Anastasia, are Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 7, 2009
- I'm admittedly neurotic about many things...
I have always known this...yet, somehow, hoped that it wasn't entirely true.
A group of 16 of us arrived by train to Fes, Morocco for the 4th of July weekend. Let's just say that the "Morocco" I have been living Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 4, 2009
- Camel Burgers on the 4th of July??
While most of you were BBQin', drinking beers, spending time with with family and friends, and celebrating our country...I was on a rooftop in Fes with 6 other girls...sampling tapas and tasting Casablanca beer. Not quite the typical way Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 5, 2009
- LIVESTRONG 4
The LIVESTRONG bracelet among the ruins, shows that things of great strength - empires and love - endure beyond temporal boundaries.
I love you!! Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 5, 2009
- LIVESTRONG 3
Part of life and living strong is finding enjoyment in our everyday lives...and we thoroughly enjoyed toasting "Happy 4th of July" with our Casablanca beers! My thoughts are with you...all th Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 4, 2009
- Morocco's #1 "Flower"
All of Morocco is covered in white "flowers", as Moroccans have termed them. It's quite amazing, and admittedly a bit ridiculous looking, to see buildings and communities spotted with an endl Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 3, 2009
- Unconditional Love
It's all about heart and giving as much as you can fit into four hours.
Upon arriving at the orphanage on our second day, Jami and I bounded up the stairs and raced towards the kids. Today felt so much Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jun 30, 2009
- Lalla Mariam Orphanage
Dressed in a white doctor's jacket and armed with antibacterial lotion, I thought I had things under control.
My fellow CCS volunteers and I boarded the white CCS van and headed towards the Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jun 29, 2009
- Leaving With More Than I Bargained For
It's safe to say that I took home more than I bargained for, literally.
I'm going to Fes, Morocco, this weekend and Fes is known for its leather products and ceramics. We will be taking a trip to Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 3, 2009
- Recipe for Chicken Tagine with Lemon
Most of you know, especially those who have lived with me (sorry Kinger!), that I don't know my way around a kitchen. But, today we took a cooking class at our riad where we learned how to cook Posted by chasethis in Effecting Positive Change in Morocco | Jul 2, 2009