Well, I made it to Morocco...even though I got a little motion sickness from the ferry ride from Tarifa to Tangier. It was well worth it all. When we first arrived in Tangier we walked through the beautiful streets of the old city. And off in the cityscape we saw a mosque...a synagogue...and a cathedral. These standing structures remind us that there was a time with all three religions living in harmony. The architecture is reminiscent of the structures that are standing in Spain. And it's very clear of the Islamic influences in Spain.
The colors are so very vibrant and the streets are so busy and filled with activity, with community, with an odd sense in a random nature. It's very common to see a mule on the side...vendors set up with exotic fruits and vegetables ...or shoe shiner or children playing.
We enjoyed a lovely lunch and tea overlooking where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. We then took a drive along the Mediterranean with phenomenal views on our way to Tatuam.
Our plan tonight is to have dinner with the Vice President and some of his colleagues from the University of Tatuam.
More to come soon....
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