June 23, 2026 Well we moved from the African to the European continent, but really it's just 21km away, and so well connected in history and culture. History I so enjoy learning the history of a place while living there. I always thought Gibraltar was famous for its geology. I was wrong. Really, it's the … Continue reading Gibraltar
Au Revoir Morocco
June 17, 2026 This year, in our two visits, we have spent 100 days in Morocco. Most of this time, Sharon and I have traveled together. Some of it we traveled separately. So Sharon has been to some places I have not seen. She has shown me beautiful photos from the Mediterranean coast. Morocco is … Continue reading Au Revoir Morocco
Rabat
June 14, 2026 Rabat is the capital of Morocco. It is quite polished. Sharon and I agree it would be good to return here for a prolonged visit at some point in the future. She feels good that we visited here after so many other Moroccan cities. The place has very modern buildings with nuanced … Continue reading Rabat
Casablanca
June 10, 2026 It is difficult leaving Essaouira for two reasons. Sharon and I have been here long enough to have made friends with a few of the locals. In a way this place feels more like home than any other place in Morocco. The other reason is the wind from the north. It made … Continue reading Casablanca
Essaouira
June 3, 2026 Finished Well The 800km journey from the ferry that carried me across the Strait of Gibraltar less than a month ago to this beach resort town ended in a 90km rip in a steady tail wind. It was a good moment rejoining my wife, Sharon in a place we both know well. … Continue reading Essaouira