Author Archives: It’s amazing how six square kilometers of rock at the edge of a peninsula can be so different from the land it’s attached to. But this is not just any rock – it’s the infamous Rock of Gibraltar, a tiny British enclave surrounded by sea and Spain. And, unexpectedly, we got to visit for the day!  This blog post is about doing nothing – an art Bruno and I were very happy to continue perfecting after 2 months of non-stop excitement in Morocco. Here, in southeastern Morocco, Bruno and I settle back into “regular life” before heading north toward a ferry that would take us back to Europe. Goodbye Morocco, it’s been an amazing three months!!  My best travel buddy came to visit me in Morocco for a three part adventure that included backpacking in Marrakech, a homestay with Moroccan friends in Taroudant, and an 8-night camping trip with Bruno, me, and Totoyaya. It was so awesome I can’t decide which part was my favorite!  I didn’t know a thing about Moroccan cuisine – but three months in a country can give you quite an education! In this post, I share my experiences and newfound knowledge of the most famous elements of Moroccan cuisines (tagine, couscous, and mint tea) as well as many lesser-known elements of the culture and fare.  The final post about my parents’ trip to Morocco is all about my dad – his limited travel experience, the way he embraced Morocco, learned to love it, and became a true traveler. Included is a list of subtle differences between Morocco and Canada and a sentimental ode to my parents and the six-week trip we shared. |
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