Those zany Brits...Brian and Mo sent us a little something (more to come) about their MOST recent shenanigans (vacay to Morocco), but I thought I would kick it off with a little something from Bob and Bing. Just to get you into the spirit of things with a camel (NOT the smokes).
That world-weary twosome put us all to shame with their exotic jet-setting. So, read on...
Contributed by Brian Wilson
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"Like Webster's dictionary, we're Morocco bound" - so said Bing Crosby and Bob Hope - as so were we.
We took off from London Gatwick (IU NOTE: I love the sound of this airport and have utilized their services with Gaz...Gaz at Gatwick...sounds like a poem) and, after a straightforward flight we arrived at Marrakesh.
But, the problem was - so did 3 other flights - who schedules these flights to land one after the other (IU NOTE: Morocco?)?
Mo and I were sitting at the rear of the plane (IU NOTE: Gaz and I always prefer that section, it's great for observing the hi jinks of other passengers. Who wants first class? All the fun happens in the REAR of the plane) - so we were the last to get off.
It took us over 1.5 hours (IU NOTE: What sort of system allows jet-setters to WAIT?) - yes 90minutes just to clear passport control!!!!!
But, the hotel pool made up for it at Riu Palmerie (IU NOTE: Agreed. Now, THIS is what we call jet-set-savvy ).
But, if you are looking for good food (IU NOTE: Yes, we always are) you may want to give this a miss (IU NOTE: Thumbs down!)- it was very bland and the specialist Italian restaurant was a joke (IU NOTE: We NEVER joke about food)- lamb in a rosemary sauce was lamb in a brown sauce (which tasted very much like a Moroccan meal we had a day prior!!
But, we were in Marrakesh - have you been (IU NOTE: Nope. And, don't taunt us, Bri) -the old town (the Medina) is worth a trip.
The snow-topped Atlas Mountains (IU NOTE: We feel this is just another taunt, Bri, but carry on)were only an hours's drive away - from our hotel we could see them clearly - what a sight!!
These are the old wall of Marrakesh with the snow topped Atlas mountains calling you (IU NOTE: Well, we couldn't hear them all the way from South Florida, so we have to take your word for it) towards them.
We went shopping in the main souk or bazaar. But take care as you are hassled all the time by vendors of all ages and genders wanting to sell you something .
In the souks you must haggle(IU NOTE: I try to haggle at the grocery store. I'm cheap like that.) - it is part of the "game" of shopping (IU NOTE: Bri, I have a black-belt in this, and let me say shopping is no GAME where I am concerned).
We - well actually Mo - bought a 150 year old carpet from the Atlas Mountains - a real bargain at £200 (IU NOTE: Well, I love a bargain, so bravo, Mo. But, for that price we hope it is a magic carpet).
The souks are usually crowded with people!!
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That picture of the Atlas Mountains is gorgeous. I'd love to try the coffee in Marrakesh, I bet it's outstanding.
ReplyDeleteI really like my coffee - I love my espresso. The Coffee was ok, but the mint tea is excellent - it has a clear taste and if very refreshing - Brian Wilson
DeleteShopping...haggling...my idea of fun!! Toss in the scenery and it's ALL good!! Thanks for sharing with us, British Brian!!
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