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Sunshine Selfie

Such a gorgeous day I went to the beach for a dip and some sunbathing. As you can see, it’s not overcrowded.

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First full day puppy sitting

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As you can see, Alfie was helping me yesterday. He removed the filter from the pond, re-arranged my essays for marking and pruned the honeysuckle, amongst other things…. What fun he had and he did make me laugh a lot. … Continue reading

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Re-activating the Blog

Yes, as I prepare for my extended stay in the southern hemisphere, I’m re-activating the blog so that I don’t use facebook so much but can keep you all posted about what I’m doing.

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My new carpet

At last, my new Morroccan carpet is here, unwrapped and on the floor, waiting for a decision as to where to put it.  But it’s fab, just as I remember it.  Callum negotiated the price, then carried it back, all … Continue reading

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Ancient ruins

Went to visit Chellah today, the ancient Roman ruins here in Rabat.  Our last day before going to Fez, so did some quick shopping too. Didn’t haggle much as things are cheap anyway, and I can’t barter, but I was … Continue reading

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Domestic disasters

First the washing machine broke down, but was fixed first thing the next morning. Then I plugged in my computer to the wall socket in my room and the TV standby lights went out, so did the room and more … Continue reading

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Uptown girl

Went up to Agdal, the posh part of town today to find a hairdresser.  The water is so hard, my hair was like straw and my skin is like leather.  Got a shampoo, conditioner and a head massage for under … Continue reading

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Saturday

Visited the local museum here in Oudaya, not huge but in a splendid building. And you can get a lightning tour of the upstairs with live commentary.  Then walked right round the ocean road and back to the town centre. … Continue reading

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Nearly lost

Well I would be, as it’s Oudaya I stay in, not Boudaya, just as well I haven’t needed to ask how to get home.  The streets are so tiny and they do all look pretty similar, so you have to … Continue reading

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Boudaya visitors

Callum has met lots of interesting people here, so we had 6 visitors on the terrace this afternoon. And the terrace isn’t very big, but I managed to serve tea in our 3 cups and 6 glasses, so that made … Continue reading

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