Cooperatives of woman formed to produce argan oil and related products can be found across southwest Morocco. On our drive from Agadir to Essaouira along the coast, we passed thousands of argan trees full of fruit, signs for cooperatives, and billboards referring to projects benefitting women. These all appear to be cooperatives to produce arganContinue reading “A further note on Argan products”
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Surprises at the end of the road
We arrived at Foum Assaka, the mouth of the Assaka River, to find a beach community under construction, not uncommon in Morocco. We threaded through the streets until the car could go no further, then parked in a pullout. This is the entrance to “Le Rayon Vert,” the Green Flash. I guess you can seeContinue reading “Surprises at the end of the road”
A Women’s Cooperative, Mesti, Morocco
About a half hour outside Sidi Ifni on the road to Guelmime is the town of Mesti, where the Tafyoucht cooperative of women produces argan oil. Argan trees are only found in Morocco, and the oil pressed from the nuts can be eaten or used on the skin and in cosmetics. We sat with theContinue reading “A Women’s Cooperative, Mesti, Morocco”
Comparing Peru and Morocco
An initial look at Morocco shows some similarities with Peru. There are low buildings of adobe, lots of craft items, a long coastline, surfing, parasailing, and high mountains. There is only a limited amount of rain and some creative terracing has been developed over the centuries to foster agriculture. Despite the visible similarities, the twoContinue reading “Comparing Peru and Morocco”
Agadir to Sidi Ifni–the charming Hand of Fatima
Nouri, the very helpful manager at our riad in Marrakesh, picked up our bus tickets to Agadir. He also helped arrange our transfer to the bus station. First the suitcases go in a cart to the edge of the medina, then the taxi is loaded, and then we are off to the bus station. ThreeContinue reading “Agadir to Sidi Ifni–the charming Hand of Fatima”
Cue the music–Marrakesh Express
Our stay in Marrakesh was short, but we made the most of it. From Riad Selouane, we made our way past the souks (dense warren of market stalls selling everything a tourist could want). I took a few photos of the route as we went, so we wouldn’t get lost. The market is brilliant withContinue reading “Cue the music–Marrakesh Express”
First Accomplishment of the New Travel Season
When we left Wheaton last year in April, all our possessions were packed in our Prius (and the storage unit). We went to California for 3 months and stopped on our way to the airport to drop off a lot of stuff with Amanda, since she’s in CA. We left for Barcelona with 4 suitcases.Continue reading “First Accomplishment of the New Travel Season”
Mom is right, again!
My mother is going into her third year in an independent living setting and has just turned 91. She claims that there are all kinds of wonderful stories among her neighbors. In addition to the 23 retired priests (there’s a story there), and a retired ambassador (another), artists, intellectuals, she says everyone has a story,Continue reading “Mom is right, again!”
Me and my Warby Parkers are off and away
I wanted to say that for a while (see my Facebook for the actual eyeglasses). Accuracy demands that I note it’s not just me and my attractive eyewear, but also Jonathan (beloved and chef), two or three large suitcases, carry-ons and much paperwork clutched in our slightly nervous hands. Last year was easy, everyone spokeContinue reading “Me and my Warby Parkers are off and away”
From the Vault: Barcelona
I made a list of my favorite places in Barcelona. I’m not sure why I never posted it, so here it is now. It is followed by my notes on “useful to know” items for Barcelona and Europe more widely. Barcelona Highlights Best way to spend a Sunday (many stores are closed): Montjuic park. VisitContinue reading “From the Vault: Barcelona”
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