Under the Moroccan Sun

As I continue my months of exploration and travel, I went on my first trip outside of Spain to MOROCCO!

It was quite the experience to get the opportunity to tour three Moroccan cities in 2 1/2 days, especially when the country's culture is so different from anyone I've ever experienced. We tried our hand at carpet bargaining, camel riding, market navigating and eating a variety of delicious and unique Moroccan foods.

I've pretty much grown up in a very traditional culture at home in the States and having the opportunity to experience a culture that is richly based in Islam and that speaks and writes a completely different language, Arabic, was a wonderful change of pace. Although the country is still developing and occasionally there were questionable things that we came across, I was intrigued by Morocco and wish I had a little more time to explore. To the Moroccans, it was quite obvious that our HUGE group was American and tourists, but I wonder how cool it could have been to immerse ourselves a little more in the culture. Perhaps, I'll get the chance to return. And maybe I'll stop by a little place called Rick's Cafe this next time too...

In terms of the other details from the trip, I am still a firm believer that sometimes, photos just articulate better than words, so enjoy these snapshots of my time under the Moroccan sun.

Chefchaouen

Tanger

Tétouan

Cave of Hercules

Continents traveled to: THREE and counting