The time is near. Another adventure awaits. Northern Africa, Spain and Portugal. All virgin destinations for me. I will be leaving on Saturday for Marrakesh. 30 Hours and 3 flights later. I should arrive in great shape....not. But I am sure the adrenaline will keep me going. Morocco has been a dream destination for me since childhood. Jimmy Hendrix, Paul Bowles, The Rollings Stones, "The Marrakesh Express". Certainly the wild west and a destination of choice for rock stars but will it still have the same abandon and appeal? One way or another I am about to find out. Snake charmers and street food in Jemaa el-Fnaa (try saying that three times fast!!). The luxurious riads to lodge and eat in. Exploring the dying vats and medina in Fes. I
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