We arrived in the crazy (so described by the locals) city of Casablanca this morning. As the sun was rising, our aircraft was descending into the Mohammed V airport located about 20 miles from Casablanca. And that my friends, is all I’ve got in me today. I promise tomorrow Grubb and I will regale you…
We’ve got this one mapped out
Here is a map and our itinerary. We are moving around more quickly than is usual for us – but hey – change is good.
Coming in October: Morocco
October 19 – November 10. We explore Morocco. It’s our first time there and the first time on the continent of Africa.
Is it already over?
The last day of our one week reunion on San Juan Island has come to a close. Tomorrow (Tuesday 6/14) we take the 11am ferry back to the mainland and make the two hour drive to Seattle. Nancy and Claudia have flights booked home for tomorrow evening. Margaret and I fly home on Wednesday. Today was…
Killer whales and crisp sea breezes
Four orcas, two humpback whales, many harbor seals, bald eagles, pigeon guillemots, and a few European farrow deer. All delightfully observed from aboard our whale expedition yacht, aptly named the Odyssey. Orcas are highly intelligent, use language (clicks, whistles and squeals) to communicate, feel emotions, travel in small pods that are family units (a mother…
Afterglow Vista
Everyday on my morning walk, I’ve passed a sign pointing to the “Mausoleum”. I figured this mausoleum, that was apparently one of the island’s unique monuments, needed to be explored. A narrow path leads into the forest. I expected a big white marble building. Nothing like that in view. Not far up the path are…
The group kayak photo
Paddling with the fishes
With a little trepidation, some wringing of hands over appropriate attire and much enthusiasm, we four young-at-heart, adventurous ladies set out for our kayak expedition. We were to meet our guide at the San Juan Kayak Expeditions kiosk in Friday Harbor. “Look for the white picket fence and blue umbrellas” were the directions given. Our…
Rain, art, history
We awoke yesterday morning to a rainy day. And rain it did, all day. All the more reason to linger over hot coffee. But eventually, we did leave our nest to drive into Friday Harbor for a visit to a small art museum with an exhibition by photojournalist James Longley. Mr. Longley chose to document…
That poor pig
Off to a slow start yesterday (Wednesday), which feels luxurious. Coffee, bananas, yogurt with muesli and gabbing occupied the morning. Getting towards noon, the natives got restless. Time to DO something, like a hike. San Juan Island National Historic Park is nearby. Historic because of English Camp. On the map, you can see that San…