24-28 April I took the slow ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar on, thankfully, a sunny and calm day. The ferry now marks the 11th mode of travel for the trip, along with plane, train, bus, rickshaw, bicycle rickshaw, bicycle, motorcycle, kayak, motorboat and car. It was pleasantly shocking to be back in the third world, specifically Tangier, Morocco. Not so pleasant as to stay here for long, so I made my way straight for the train station and rolled on to one the three Imperial cities of Morocco - Meknes. After scrambling late on the first night to find a hotel room (stupid international agricultural forums!) I woke the next morning pleasantly surprised to find that the King of Morocco was in town to welcome me to his country! Well, he has no idea
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