The above photos of what I think is a Barbary falcon were taken outside my flat in Ifrane in December. I have seen falcons since August. The Barbary falcon is similiar to the peregrine.
On 13. January, several friends and I spent another wonderful afternoon with my friend Wafa, who lives in a Berber village. Here I pose (and try to communicate) with some local children.
Inside the house, Wafa serves tea. Yes, tea has to be poured from that height!
When you drive into Ifrane, toward the left you see the university with the red tiled roofs.
Moving toward the center is the king's palace at 12 o'clock.
Following the road to the right is where I live.Three friends gave me a surprise birthday party in January!! Here I am opening a gorgeous Moroccan mirror and bowl.
Typical flowers from the area which blossomed indoors.One day in February I went with friends for a drive around the area of Azrou. Below are some photos of the local scene. Like storks?
Azrou is the town you can see in this photo. Ifrane is located beyond the distant hills.
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The well.
A lovely day! Reminds me of Virginia....
In March, I travelled to Casablanca to renew my passport. (Renewing a passport is an adventure in itsself. See newsletter.) When I left, I took a few photos of people.
These men are carting eggs to the souk. I also saw carts of chickens and green beans.
This is obviously taken from the bus and is close to Ifrane. Women are washing clothes at a stream.
Azrou is the town you can see in this photo. Ifrane is located beyond the distant hills.
Enlarge the above photo to see what is going on...
The well.
A lovely day! Reminds me of Virginia....In March, I travelled to Casablanca to renew my passport. (Renewing a passport is an adventure in itsself. See newsletter.) When I left, I took a few photos of people.
These men are carting eggs to the souk. I also saw carts of chickens and green beans.
This is obviously taken from the bus and is close to Ifrane. Women are washing clothes at a stream.The next three photos are from an October outing to a home for deaf children. All of the helpers were from the Christian community. We had a great time with the "apple" theme and did indoor activities and outdoor games. I hope to go back there soon.
I am on the left.... And that, my dears, is the update from Morocco!!!
I am on the left.... And that, my dears, is the update from Morocco!!!