I spent an interesting afternoon at the internet cafe which eventually ended up with two young men escorting me to areas of Tinejdad no tourist would have acces to providing he was some kind of archaeologist. My young guides embarked on showing me some ruins of an old Kibash. They tell me their grandfather was involved in building and living in this settlement which today is still partly lived in. They take me to an old Mosque in this huge building complex which the community still uses. Included in this is an old Hamam. This is very fascinating for me and very overwhelming. With an interesting evening under my belt, I go back to my hotel and have some coffee at the hotel restaurant.
The next morning I leave my hotel with a traditional greeting of my host who hands me some dates for my journey out of the dusty town of Tinejdad. The day ahead is going to be a long one I have to cover 94km. Once outside the town of Tinejdad the plains open up one more time; I am heading closer and closer to the desert.
The towns or oases along my route are mainly agriculture based societies. My journey continues and before long Erfoud appears: the gateway to the desert.
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Hi Eugene!
It is great to see your pictures and hear about your adventures. I can't imagine slogging down those roads out in the middle of nowhere! It sounds like you are having some amazing experiences though. Are you finding people who speak English? Are people open to you? Do you have any discussions about politics?
We are getting excited about the election here. I'm getting more hopeful about Obama actually winning!
Hope things are continuing to go well.
Love,
Kathy
thanks all for your comments. i get to read it everyday.
please continue and to the other out there don't be shy i would love to know what you have to say
i'm having an awesome time.
lots of love to everyone
Eugene
Hi Eugene
I have been struggling to post comments- I am not sure why.This is such a wonderful experience for you. It seems that Morocco tells its story in every nook, in each person you meet, in every hill.
When you talk about 94km, I say ouch. Yesterday Shaun Liam Danielle and I took a cycle ride in the reserve. We parked the car and took off. Absolutely beautiful .Danielle, Liam and I managed 15km and some more km on the way back. But my bum was just too sore. In the silence of the outdoors, and the long stretch of road , the strong wind facing us and the uphill struggle I thought of you.We sent Shaun off to collect the microbus while we waited along the road , looking up at the sky and finding different forms in the clouds
Hope that the journey into the desert is not too challenging
Shaun says hello
Love
Karin
Hi Eugene
A bit of sight seeing for a change instead of just taking in the scenes as you go along.
Your young guides seem to have taken great pleasure in showing you around.
Pat sends his love and is watching your progress with great interest.
Hi Eugenio,glad to hear you are underway.I was thinking of making bad jokes like you should have taken my car or the camel express is offering discounts but I know this trip has a higher meaning. For now "sterkte" and remember your cigar and glass of wine is waiting,look after yourself and we will keep tracking you. Love from Curt,Fiona and kids
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