Walking to School

The road I just walked along.

May 27th 2011
My new home is one of the oldest Arab cities in the world, and no kidding, this home is in the oldest part. My silly two bags had to be carried through the ‘streets’ that are sometimes only one-lane; that is, one walking lane. The distance from the taxi to the home? At this moment, I can’t even estimate, but I am certain not more than a quarter of a mile. I arrived in Fez by train, having l ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes

In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more

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Erika Kraus

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I began this blog as a recent graduate of Benedictine College, and traveled to Benin, Africa with the Peace Corps. I was there for 27 months, and enjoyed sharing everything I did there with friends and family at home. Whatever I say within these blogs speaks for my life in Benin, and does not have any connection whatsoever with the views of the United States Peace Corps itself. Did you like stories about Benin? Buy my travel guide book to Benin and read more about the country! check out www.otherplacespublishing.com/benin and for sale at Amazon.com The bloggin... full info

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14th June 2011

Josh Strohm
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Right side
Hey they drive on the right side of the road!

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