Category Archives: North Africa 2016 may not have been a year of great travel stats for Wandering Footsteps – it’s been more one of house-living, social visits, and the search for our new home-on-wheels. Yet, as I sit in a Walmart parking lot near Los Angeles reflecting on the past year, I can safely say it’s been one filled with important moments, special memories, challenges, and lessons learned. Happy New Year from us to you!  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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