Wow Made It to Africa- way to go!!! Hi honey it sounds like you're having a fantastic time, there's no way any tour group would get you right in with a traditional Moroccan wedding. And only mixed in with a few rough edges hitchiking in the snow :) Donna and I went to Alhambra last fall, and as you know to Tangier as well. All very interesting, the history is amazing and the culture even more so. I happened to see a program on Morocco just after you left, it is an 'industrial' hub and has been for hundreds of years since the Muslims moved there from Spain. They showed a leather tanning 'factory' where they still tan leather the same way they have for hundreds of years- lots of hard manual work. Interesting point was they use all natural ingredients for coloring the hides.
Love you, be safe xoxo!
BUTTERS!!! Awesome, awesome, FUCKING AWESOME!! Was waiting for you to post updates to facebook but Nina informed me about the blog here so I'm a little late getting to it. Been smiling the whole time that I've been reading this and catching up. So happy to hear that you are enjoying yourself and meeting people and participating in cultural activities. I would say that I am jealous but instead I will say that I am so happy for you that it's all coming together beautifully and that you are having a great adventure! Glad to hear that you didn't take the job either and that your gonna keep moving, don't work until it's almost necessary (really though, who am I to give YOU tips, haha) Loving the updates keep them coming when possible, have an excellent time, I'll also give you the "to-be-expected stay safe" and let you know I miss ya butters, but seeing you accomplishing what you told me about years ago truly is a beautiful and inspiring thing. Muah, ENJOY! Can't wait to hear more!
-Cooper
Good Luck Hi Alyssa I'm Sharon Gravelle Donna's Sister-in -law. Hope everything is going well. I'm sure excited for you as this is your dream. It's not for everyone. Take care and we are thinking of you . Sharon
you brave girl Hey, OMG , you are the bravest person that I know.My thoughts are with you , please be careful . I didn't realize that the tempreature would be so cold there. I give you lots of credit for your determination. Hopefully when you get this you will already be in Africa . Good luck to you and I hope everything goes great for you, Love, Auntie Di xooxoo Uncle Ralph sends his best.
Getting closer :) Hey Chiquita! So glad you posted....I was wondering how things were going :) I love how you can see AFRICA....I am sure that moment was very exciting...shivers and everything :) Well time for part 2 of the journey....what you have been waiting for for many years now. I am very, VERY excited for you...can't wait to hear the beginning of I am sure many, many stories.
Xoxo
ALYSSSAAAA!!!! I miss you!<3 Peter found an orthodox church where he wants to go and pray for you!lol Just wanted to tell you that and that I'm so proud of you, just be safe! Post again soon!
Wine is cheap, waters not expensive :p actually a can of coke is more expensive than a bottle of wine in some places.
And Oriana thanks for looking up the name, the forest-dune-ocean transition was pretty nice to get all within one photo, will probably only get the latter two in Africa :)
Thanks for the comments! xoxo
I am loving the looks of Spain!! Hey chica! wow I can't get over those sand dunes!!! I googled them..i believe they are called Dune du Pilat or The Great Dune of Pyla. I read it is the largest sand dune in Europe and is still growing! The pine forest on one side and Atlantic Ocean to the other is a beautiful shot. I guess this is just a (very) small preview of what you are going to see as you travel into Africa :-)
XOXOXOXO
WOW!!! Hi Alyssa - Way to live your dream! I hope it's everything you hoped it would be. I can't believe you've slept outside in the cold.
Will be checking your blogs regularly - please keep 'em coming. Love the pics. What a life experience. Enjoy every piece of it, but BE CAREFUL...
Ritzy
YAY! Hey Chiquita!!!! I am so happy to hear from you and I love that you are uploading pics too (for some reason i wasn't expecting that!) Wow just to see how much has gone on in 4 days is amazing....i love how so many unexpected things have already happened...Belgium, playing video games!! I can't wait for your next post....thinking of you always :-) xoxo
You go girl!! Hi Alyssa, I must admit I'd never do what you are doing. I'm too cautious. Just don't let your guard down!
Enjoy your ride! Meeting all the news people must be awesome. THAT I'd enjoy. Keep us posted.
You go girl!! Hi Alyssa, I must admit I'd never do what you are doing. I'm too cautious. Just don't let your guard down!
Enjoy your ride! Meeting all the news people must be awesome. THAT I'd enjoy. Keep us posted.
Champs-Elysees Hello from Mom,
It sounds like you're doing quite well, so far - except for having to sleep outside (one night) in Paris. C'est la vie!
Suggestion: Visit the famous Champs-Elysees, a 1.25 mile long street in N-W Paris, with many shops and cafes, where rent costs over 1 million euros/ 1,000 square feet - the most expensive real estate in Europe.
Always with you!
xoxo
OMG ALYSSA!!! omg babe...so good to hear from u..my heart is happy again :-)))))))))) sounds like youre doing pretty amazing so far...wish i was there lol...same here as usual hope to hear from u soon xoxo PURA VIDA
"Paris exit had already passed, so figured I might as well stay on untill at least Belgium to see a few windmills"
Words cannot describe how much you rock Lys.
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Wow Made It to Africa- way to go!!!
Hi honey it sounds like you're having a fantastic time, there's no way any tour group would get you right in with a traditional Moroccan wedding. And only mixed in with a few rough edges hitchiking in the snow :) Donna and I went to Alhambra last fall, and as you know to Tangier as well. All very interesting, the history is amazing and the culture even more so. I happened to see a program on Morocco just after you left, it is an 'industrial' hub and has been for hundreds of years since the Muslims moved there from Spain. They showed a leather tanning 'factory' where they still tan leather the same way they have for hundreds of years- lots of hard manual work. Interesting point was they use all natural ingredients for coloring the hides. Love you, be safe xoxo!