Today I was up a bit earlier feeling pretty well and ready for the day. Somehow, I have developed a little sore throat and a touch of a cough that is driving me a bit crazy.
Breakfast was a nice affair with french style waffles made with batter that closely resembled pop over batter when cooked, eggs, chorizo and apricot preserves. Washed down of course with freshly squeezed orange juice. Yummy. Tickles my taste buds just remembering it.
The morning was the normal fare for a third world country, we waited until our driver showed up (45 min late) and headed into do a bit of work.
I plowed through the morning and soon it was lunch. Salim drove us out-of-town to the ocean where we ate at an incredible place called Malimar where we ate looking out at the rugged African coast. The waves pounded the rocky break and sent water pluming into the air, while Moroccan children played in the safe and calm water just inside the break. The beach was more rock than sand and tide pools were sure to be in evidence once the tide receded.
We ate a sumptuous meal of fish (of course) and salad and olives and watched the water batter the rocks with unyielding ambition.
Sadly we determined it was time to leave and set back off to Rabat where we finished the day’s work and then headed back to the hotel.
I have been tired and worn out since this afternoon. Not sure why really, but we decided to that we would fend for ourselves and I ordered room service and tried to catch up on some things only possible with good access to the internet.
I skyped the family and ate my lamb tagine but have been plagued by this unfortunate cough all evening.
The pics are downloading as I write this and I should have the chance to upload them in the morning before are out to finish up the trip here (not before we hit the Souk though).
I suppose I will try to sleep and see how I do. Wish me luck.
Chris
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I have to admit that I have not read your blog in a while. I have been somewhat involved with assisting our daught Heather in her mission preparations. She reported to the Missionary Training Center this past Wednesday. And now it is to catch up on my reading. You have begun traveling since I was last able to read. Sounds like a film directors dream. Are you writing a new story with the intent of producing a new film. Sounds soooo exciting. I must say indeed. Reading about your travels to Marocco is so fun. Your writing allows me to feel as though I am right there. I do hope you are feeling better soon. Colds & scratchy throats can be a nuisance some times. I look forward to reading about your travels in the post on your blog. Take Care & Safe travels…Anita & Bell Family