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Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

We saw that for real
Thanks for reading my blog, Ake Och Emma! In a way it''s a shame that Buzludzha was not maintained for its architectural attributes, but I can understand why the Bulgarians had no interest in it at the time. I believe I read that now there is some interest in restoring it with funding coming from outside of the country. I know that none of my friends who visited it were allowed to enter because it was so dangerous.

From Blog: A Fond Farewell and 'Blagodarya!' to Bulgaria

23rd November 2020

I think we too took a photo of this
I am pretty sure we too took a photo of this amfitheatre. Well, we were in Plovdiv so I guess it we should have takena photo of it. /Ake

From Blog: Plovdiv – A City by Any Other Name

24th November 2020

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I think we too took a photo of this
I never expected to see Roman ruins in Bulgaria, so when we visited this amphitheater in Plovdiv it was surprising to see it in such good condition!

From Blog: Plovdiv – A City by Any Other Name

23rd November 2020

I just had to have a look at your Bulgaria blogs
We were in Bulgaria a few years ago and I just fell in love with the country. The resorts by the Black See were totally uninteresting. It was the less travelled interior I loved. Best coffe in the world I think. Also the food blew me away. /Ake

From Blog: The Arts and Sciences - Starosel and Staro Zhelezare

24th November 2020

I just had to have a look at your Bulgaria blogs
Ake Och Emma, thank you! I also was surprised at how much I liked Bulgaria -- at least what I saw of it. I found the places we visited totally interesting and enjoyed every minute of our visit!! It's great to share thoughts about it with other travelers who also been there!

From Blog: The Arts and Sciences - Starosel and Staro Zhelezare

22nd November 2020

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Full Circle
I love coming Full Circle on a trip, it allows great contemplation in comparing one's first experiences of a new place with the renewed experiences after having travelled around. Lovely to hear you had plenty of time for contemplation of what appears to have been a wonderful trip. I'm so glad to read that it fulfilled and succeeded your expectations of the country. Thank you so much for taking me around with you on your journey. I imagine very much that Morocco will still be in your memory even one year on. I hope we all get to travel again sometime soon. Thank you again Sylvia, and wishing you all the very best.

15th November 2020

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Ah, Essaouira!
Essaouira! Reading your blog entry has reminded me of my own wonderful visit to this really special city. The combination of sea and old medina is indeed truly wonderful. Thank you for your lovely blog entry reminding me of this special place. I'm sorry to hear you are nearing the end of your journey, but wow, what a wonderful journey it seems to have been so far.

15th November 2020

Ah, Essaouira!
Thanks for continuing to read my Morocco blogs, Alex. Essaouira's ocean side location was especially wonderful and added greatly to its charm. I recently finished & posted my last blog on Morocco, "Coming Full Circle in Casablanca." Now working on an article about Northern Ireland. Must catch up & read your latest blog too!! Thanks again! Stay well!

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

12th November 2020

The charms of Morocco
We know the sadness of leaving Essaouira. Morocco remains one of our favorite travel experiences. I still think about a chicken apricot tanginess dinner with had that makes my mouth water. The architecture and people are lovely.

12th November 2020

The charms of Morocco
Thanks so much for your visit and nice comment! So nice to know that others feel the same about Morocco as I do! A Chicken apricot tagine sounds especially good!! Do you have any plans for a return visit to Morocco?

6th November 2020

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Casablanca
I presume it was a tourist bus to show such an old film as Casablanca. Notwithstanding the quality of any film on a bus I prefer to look out the window and see the World go by while others look at their mobile phones, films or read. That's just me I guess, otherwise I feel I am missing out. Love this pic, a fitting image for the myriad of memories you must have of such a wonderful Morocco trip.

6th November 2020

Casablanca
Thanks for your comment, Dave. I know I've mentioned numerous times that we were with a tour group, and toured by bus. Also in this blog I mentioned that the movie shown on this occasion was the first and only time that the monitors were used except to show us maps. As for the movie, I believe it was shown to rev up our anticipation of arriving in Casablanca. And believe me, the scenery between Essaouira and Casablanca was nothing to write home about especially when compared to the landscape we had previously scene during drives. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you like that photo!

3rd November 2020

Sarah Wilkie
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Casablanca
I've never been particularly keen to visit Casablanca as I'm aware it's quite modern and would look very different from that old film - plus, Humphrey Bogart wouldn't be there! But that mosque looks beautiful and really worth seeing so I may have to revise my views :) I'm so pleased you opted to do the tour so you could share all these great photos of it!

3rd November 2020

Casablanca
Thank you, Sarah. It's true that what we saw while in Casablanca does not resemble the movie of the same name at all. If you go to "Rick's Cafe" though, it wouldn't be difficult to image that Humphrey Bogart might appear at any moment! We did not visit Casablanca's medina though wished we could have! Still I think this city has enough to offer in the way of sights for a visit. The tour of the Hassan II Mosque was definitely worth the price of admission (though rather dear compared to other sites that charged admission) and shouldn't be missed. As beautiful as the mosque is, unfortunately it has already experienced structural issues because of its position on the ocean. So you should plan a visit soon! Thanks for complimenting my photos!

2nd November 2020

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

Hassan II Mosque
The mosque in Casablanca is hands down one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. The hotel I stayed in in Casablanca was about a block from the mosque, and I would often walk through the plaza on my way back to the mosque, and I got a great view of the minaret from my room.

3rd November 2020

Hassan II Mosque
Thanks so much for reading my blog, Karen. I thought the mosque was extraordinary too, and I especially thought that about the minaret! How lucky to have a room close enough to be able to enjoy all that beauty from your window!

23rd September 2020

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

the siren call of the sea
A lovely blog Sylvia. Listening to Elton John while reading as you meandered drawn in by its charm you describe so well. Gnaoua music may not be everyone's cup of tea but Denise & I know well that music feeds the soul. Some of our most special moments have been locals playing their music in exotic locales the memory of the experience which endures. If I have bought a CD while there and then hear their music back home, it is rarely the same, but if it transports me back there...that's gold!

23rd September 2020

the siren call of the sea
Thanks for your nice comments, Dave! I agree about the memories of music connecting you with a particular place; if I ever hear Gnawa music again, I'll always think fondly of our time in Morocco.

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

18th September 2020

We love Morocco
We share your love of water and Essaouira. Such wonderful seafoods and great music. It is a part of the world that is absolutely charming. I came home with luggage full of argon oils. Beautiful colors, foods, architecture and the people are wonderful.

19th September 2020

We love Morocco
Thanks, Dave and Merry Jo! Isn't that the truth!?! If I brought home everything that I wanted to, I definitely would have needed an extra suitcase! I love the intricate carved tables, rugs, scarves. I think the argan oil/creams and silver jewelry were hits with my family. But, have to say maybe the red sand we brought home from the Sahara (found the perfect glass bottle/silver trim there to keep it in) might be my favorite souvenir!

18th September 2020

Natalie
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Wonderful read
What a wonderful read this was. As I explained in a previous conversation, I have a very good friend who lived there for many years and has persuaded me to visit once the pandemic is over. While reading your blog I felt like I was there with you.

18th September 2020

Wonderful read
Thanks for your visit and lovely comment, Natalie! Of all the places we visited in Morocco, Essaouira was my favorite. That's not to say I didn't like the attractions of Marrakesh. Maybe because of where Essaouira is, located next to the ocean, it has an easy going, unhurried sort of feeling which makes you want to relax. Life really seems simplier. Hope you will like it if you visit there.

18th September 2020

Natalie
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