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Published: November 22nd 2012
moonscape camp
cold and barren but strangely beautifulWe've been on the road for several days, have camped in moon scapes equally barren and cold and seen the snow high in the Atlas mountains blush pink in the early morning glow.
Numbed to the incessant bartering ive flead to the heights of a Berber village in the cliffs above Toudra gorge and had the best mint tea ever at the side of the road with Mahommed and Mahommed.
Sitting on the throne of movie sets I've pretended to rule the world, but sharing tea with the most humble has humbled me and truly makes me appreciate my privileged place in the world
There have been near misses with the truck as lorries barrel ahead over our side of the white line and force us off the road (a rule interpreted very differently here in Morocco where the truck coming uphill has the right of way even on your side!)
Road weary, yesterday was a spa day.....rejuvenated once again we headed out to face the gigantic square in Marrakesh which no photo can ever do justice. The bedlam is in a class by itself!
Snake charmers, Bedouin drummers, literally hundreds of stalls selling kabobs, merchants
of every kind and a cross section of humanity that gives even a New Yorker pause. Everything costs whatever you'll pay for it and everything is for sale.
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Gay Wilson
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Hey Pat
Ok I'm trying to leave a comment...the first one just disappeared. So, looks like you're having a great trip. Beautiful pictures...God speed and blessings as you experience the awesome beauty and wonder of the people and places you're visiting. Be sure to bring back a few things that we can all ooooh and awww over. Hugs Brave Girl...... Gay