Monthly Archives: July 2017

We leave Melilla this afternoon for Madrid, where we’ll spend one quick night and then board a plane for home.  Yay!  Here are a few pictures from this little city where you can walk anywhere but everybody owns a car. … Continue reading →

Last Sunday’s big adventure was for me to drive to the “Sunday souk” in a town called Ait Rouadi, about eight miles away.  Initially Jim and S had planned to wander through and maybe see some familiar faces from the last … Continue reading →

This from last week when we didn’t have enough wifi to post — I woke up filled with apprehension this morning because we were scheduled to visit a Friend and his family in Imzzouren, and I am the designated driver … Continue reading →

Hello friends.  We departed Morocco yesterday morning and are decompressing in Melilla, Spain, for a few days.  Now that we’re back in the land of automated McDonalds kiosks, cruise ships and abundant wifi, I can catch up on blog posts. … Continue reading →

This from one who rescued us after six taxis IN A ROW refused us a ride to the hospital to see our people.  We’ve taken taxis to the hospital at least three times.  But, nope.  Not today. However, the Lord had … Continue reading →

Happy 4th from the fishbowl, friends.  Tonight let’s talk about coincidences, shall we? First was the event with the Hanoot owner.  We asked if he had any bread, he said no. Second, there were the little kids begging in front of … Continue reading →

We’ll begin our final week of class tomorrow and be finished on Friday.  Lord willing, we will leave Fes by train Saturday morning for our next destination, which may not be as conducive to blogging as this one (mostly) was. … Continue reading →

Shopping for carpets in Fes is a lot like speed dating. From what I understand, speed dating involves a group of men and women intent on establishing a long-term relationship by first eliminating unwanted prospects.  They meet.  They chat for five … Continue reading →