Remembering my adventures
March 1 – 4, 2023 I caught a bus to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. The popular theory as to why the town is painted blue is to represent the sky and connect the city to God, a Jewish belief. Old timers say the city used to be painted white. It was only after the Jews... Continue Reading →
February 25 – 28, 2023 I took a bus from Marrakesh to Fes. Buses may seem long and boring, but they are not. I get to see a lot of country side. I pass through small villages and past farms to see where and how the real people live. We went past lots of olive... Continue Reading →
February 6 – 17, 2023 The plane landed in Sharm el Sheikh, or Sharm, as it is locally called. I caught a taxi to Naama Blue Hotel. The hotel came with a pool, which I didn't use; and a large outdoor patio, which I did use. The area is restricted to everyday traffic and I... Continue Reading →
January 31 – February 6, 2023 The bus to Luxor was very comfortable. It was a night bus and I slept like a baby in the wide reclining seats. And they even served a boxed lunch! The guesthouse host, Ali Mohamed, said he could arrange for a taxi to pick me up from the bus... Continue Reading →
An Old Lady with a Backpack 