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Hello Marrakech, goodbye Africa

Posted on January 14th, 2010 in Africa, Morocco by robjkentjr

This is actually the second time we were in Marrakech, the first being after we came out of the mountains, but I felt it was the perfect post to end our extraordinary journey.  Spending four days here it was nice to finally be back in a major city with all its cosmopolitan energy.
The buzz, glow and smoke from the Djemaa el-Fna square food stands.
Lost in the maze of alleyways beyond the square it is easy to find just the color plate you need.
The famous snake charmers of Marrakech.  When taking pictures here we are repeatedly asked for tips but this guy wanted $50.  I will give you one guess what my blunt two-word reply was.
I must have spent at least five minutes watching this poor old man trying to close the door.  I half expected him to brace his foot against the wall.
The elaborate entryway at the Musée de Marrakech.
Saying our goodbyes to David, Peta and Priscilla.  That huge map almost fits our entire journey on it.
Here is Priscilla being loaded into her container to be shipped from the UK back to South Africa.
This will be the last post for Africa but you still have a whole year’s worth of pictures to look forward to.  Some of those highlights will be Baltic Europe, California, Fiji, New Zealand and of course Australia.

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Seafood in Safi and Essaouira

Posted on January 10th, 2010 in Africa, Morocco by robjkentjr

After passing through Marrakesh, and staying for three nights, we gorged on seafood along the coastal cities of Safi and Essaouira.  Besides the seafood, these cities were worth visiting just to see their ancient buildings nestled behind fortress walls.
The sea wall protecting the city from the waves.  Behind where I am taking this picture is a fortress that is home to all the fishing boats below.
The fleet of blue fishing boats waiting for slack tide to slip back out to sea.
The fish market along the dock, stocked by all those little blue boats.  Just pick what you want and the cooks throw it on the grill to eat.
Grilling up the tray of fish we selected from the stall.  We picked a John Dory and the freshest sardines we have ever had.
The crenulated tower and walls that surround Safi.
The white buildings of Morocco that look very similar to the well known Mediterranean style.
A lone chicken that dares to poke his head out.
It was in Essaouira that we decided to part ways with David and Peta in order to visit Rasa’s grandmother in Lithuania.  We were going to fly out of Marrakesh so we all headed back there for our last stop in Africa.

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