Anxious Moments in Feś

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June 23rd 2007

Published: August 7th 2007

Bus Trip to Feś My heart sank as I saw the bus that was to take us from Ouarzazate to Feś. We had bought our tickets the day before at the station and been assured that we would be travelling in a "large, air-conditioned coach"! Our bus had certainly seen better days and it was with a sense of trepidation that we set off at 2.30 in the afternoon for a 14 hour journey to Feś. The journey was mad... Read Full Entry

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Rooftop View

Leather worker

This is the man who made the leather bookcovers for Michael and me. Full story in the blog!

Roof and Minaret of Kairaouine Mosque and University

This university built between 859 and 862 is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious centres of Muslim learning. There are usually 300 students in residence. Non-Muslims may not enter.

Michael enjoying an orange juice at one of the other entrances to the Medina

There were hundreds of clothes stalls with their wares spread out on the ground near this gate.

Part of the Medina walls

Michael and I sat here for a while observing life as it is lived out in the Medina.

Fes Ville Nouvelle

14th July 2007

Nick de Garis
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congratulations
Congratulations Barbara, you have nearly finished your trip diaries... don't know how you ever find the time. I enjoyed this one. Nick

16th July 2007

Botsalano
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Down to the wire!
Hey, you both love catching public transport at the last minute... seem to be adrenalin junkies!! Loved the photos and descriptions.

16th July 2007

Jenny
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So Proud of You
Gee Barbara I am so *Proud of You* listening to your stories, and courage going into these places.... and I am glad you shed a tear or two -- for normality sake!! We need that coffee so I can tell you about my J/Burg and Mauritius travels. I will call you and arrange before the School Holidays finish. Love Jenny

24th July 2007

Pippa
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Wow!
Mrs Meadows, your such an amazing person - having the courage to get out there and see the world! Keep these coming, I just love hearing your adventures! Love Pippa

19th September 2007

Alyssa Davis
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Great work!
I know it's a tad delayed, but I just finished writing my latest entry and saw your name up on the home page and realised I hadn't read this entry! It is awesome! I love the way you write! It's great inspiration for my entries!

27th September 2007

Bethany Davis
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Tears of Empathy!
Boy can I relate to your story! Those moments where you feel trapped in an event you can't circumvent and yet time marches on! and trying not to loose it - such quintessential travel moments! And yet what a great experience - the place and the personalities are so fascinating - I think I could almost smell it. Thanks for such a vivid story of your experience.

17th November 2007

Chi
Chisus

Dye Vats
ohh I missed the Dye Vats when I was in Fes... :(

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