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Hanging out in Marrakech

Posted on March 23, 2015 by David Cross

We headed south for the long 6 hour drive through the mountains and valleys of Morocco to the famous metropolitan city Marrakech. It is very green and lush on the way…you actually start to see palm trees and camels in … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Restaurant In Historical Fes Medina

Posted on March 22, 2015 by David Cross

Last night, we were fortunate to somehow get a reservation and into the Dar Roumana home and restaurant. Wow.  Breathtaking.  Amazing. If you arrive a few minutes early, you are welcomed to site in the side parlor (alcove) with comfortable historic … Continue reading →

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Fes Morocco

Posted on March 21, 2015 by David Cross

We woke up to a gorgeous morning in Fes – a great opportunity to explore a different city and culture. Fes is the center of the Arabic culture and influence in Morocco. We did a quick stop at the Royal … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Northern Africa – Morocco

Posted on March 21, 2015 by David Cross

Today was a long travel day…it was quite rainy and foggy in the southern part of Spain, so it was a good excuse to be on the road and not visiting any special sites.  But we are headed to Morocco … Continue reading →

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Running and Walking in Sevile

Posted on March 19, 2015 by David Cross

Today, we kicked off our second day in Seville with a run around the Maria Luisa park.  Always a nice way to get to know the city and running around the world is always fun.  Some of my other favorite … Continue reading →

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The Tourists of Seville

Posted on March 19, 2015 by David Cross

We drove (rode) back to Spain today to spend a few days in Seville. It was a nice ride viewing the Portuguese countryside, cork trees and giant stork nests on the top of trees and power poles. In case anyone … Continue reading →

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Evening Music in Portugal

Posted on March 18, 2015 by David Cross

Building our first day in Lisbon which I posted here… Last night we enjoyed some great food (local cod fish specialty) and Portuguese wine to end a nice day touring around the Lisbon area. We, of course, had a nice … Continue reading →

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Head West and Escape from Rainy Lisbon Portugal

Posted on March 17, 2015 by David Cross

Apparently it has not rained in a long time in Portugal, but it sure dumped today. Probably due to the fact that someone leaked that people from Seattle were visiting and they wanted us to feel at home… We did … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Portugal

Posted on March 16, 2015 by David Cross

Today we spent most of our time driving/riding west to Portugal across the beautiful countryside in Spain and Portugal.  Our goal was to reach Lisbon by dinnertime. We made one nice lunch stop in Fatima (Portugal) which is famous religious … Continue reading →

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Toledo, Avila and Salamanca

Posted on March 16, 2015 by David Cross

Today we drove to Toledo to get an early morning scenic view of the city amongst the $5 million euro homes on the outside hills overlooking the river and ancient city walls… Apparently this is where El Greco painted one … Continue reading →

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