Author: anoldladywithabackpack

Hi, my name is Irene Cabay. I was born and raised in the small farming community of Ardmore in north-east Alberta, Canada. I grew up on a farm and certainly did not see a lot of the world other than the neighbouring town that sold farm equipment. I have 3 great kids who all have the travel bug. It was only when my oldest son moved to London, UK that I began to travel. He and his new wife encouraged me to join them on various journeys as they travelled around the world for two years. My daughter, also living in London, followed in her brother’s footsteps and takes every opportunity to see a new part of the world. My other son’s travel adventures have generally been in the capacity of work. I owned a custom picture framing and engraving shop, but when it was time to either expand or sell, I chose to sell. I went on to write a book called “Wisdoms and Affirmations” that is a DIY guide to change your thoughts, change your life. It is available on Amazon.ca. I am currently retired and am happily busy doing things that interest me and challenge me – such as learning Tai Chi and Sign Language. And travelling……

Morocco – on the road

2015 March ----- The High Atlas Mountains looming in the background. The general landscape of Morocco is diverse and breathtaking. At times we were on flat plains that seemed to go on forever covered with cactus, scrub brush, and sheep. While we were sweating like crazy from the heat, the mountains were snow capped. Every... Continue Reading →

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Morocco – Volubilis

March 2015 ----- From Fez we went to Meknes, to see the the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Volubilis. The Romans built upon the existing Berber community in the first century. It sits atop a hill overlooking a beautiful fertile plateau, once overflowing with olive groves and wheat fields. It was occupied for nearly 1000... Continue Reading →

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Morocco – Chefchaouen

2015 March ----- Even as we saw Chefchaouen from afar, we loved it. Beautifully perched beneath the raw peaks of the Rif, it is one of the prettiest towns in Morocco. The buildings are either dazzling white or brilliant blue, with red-tiled roofs. The brilliantly blue walls are said to have been introduced to the... Continue Reading →

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Morocco – Fes

2015 March ----- When we reached Fez we parted ways with the young couple. Our taxi dropped us at the medieval Bab Guissa gate where someone met us to take us to Dar Rabab – our guest house. It is an ancient building with a tremendous amount of charm. The doorway was even smaller than... Continue Reading →

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Morocco – Todgha Gorge

2015 March 21 ----- We the headed further into the Todgha Gorge. This whole region is stuck between two mountain ranges. Once buried under the sea, when the water disappeared it left the deformed rocks of folds and faults. Wind and river erosion eventually shaped the desert landscape of limestone and clay. The Todgha River... Continue Reading →

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Morocco – Tinerhir

2015 March 21----- We then headed to Tinerhir. The area is one of the most attractive oases in southern Morocco. We had a guide show us the terraced irrigated fields around the abandoned Berber village. The contrast between the lush green fields and the barren red rocks behind was quite stunning. We were then walked... Continue Reading →

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Morocco – Dades Gorge

2015 March 21 ----- We stopped for an evening photo opportunity at the start of the Dades Gorge. The gorge lies between the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains. Berbers built many kasbahs in the vicinity of the gorges with defensive purposes. Today it is more of a tourist attraction for its amazing beauty. The contrast between... Continue Reading →

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