We drove to the Atlas Mountains today. Our amazing Tunisian compadres (they're also staying at Riad Misria) helped Rick get the rental car. The beautiful Miriam led us through the souks so we could hook up with the vehicle. The new Norwegian father and daughter came along for their first dip into Marrakech. We paused to take a closer look. . .
The kids were transfixed by miniature turtles.
Chameleons.
Miriam and I by the beauty supplies like olive soap and clay from the Atlas mountains for the traditional Moroccan bath. (more on that soon-Gigi and I experienced one yesterday)
Market everywhere.
We hit the road flawlessly thanks to Sammy and Miriam and realized we were on empty. We stopped here.
Only to learn the gas was strictly for scooters!
Grass for donkeys' only!
We stopped at a Berber market we'd read about. We were the ONLY tourists. It was beyond an experience.
This was a real market with villagers coming from far away to load up.
More to follow. On 2% battery and we left the adaptor back in Marrakech. We called Michel to tell him we'd be back tomorrow to the Riad. We'll hike first, go on a camel ride and then back to find carpets, daggers, potions and pottery in the lovely Marrakech- a haven for kids and adults alike.
Goodnight.
These photos and descriptions are amazing! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us! Saying hello to Tucson for you :) Much love - M
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait t see you soon! Olivia and Sophia are only the two musketeers
with out you! But at least nothing has changed between me and Sophia's rivalry . Our class room has been a LOT quieter since you left. Or maybe
because the twins aren't always at school. I've been reading you and your
family's blog. Tell your mom that i miss her coming to the computer lab.
I hope you are having the time of your LIFE!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Valentines Day!
Utopea is doing great (i have no idea if i spelled Utopea right)
See you soon-
From Mad Dog Maddie