I know- it’s been, well, awhile. My sincerest apologies for letting life get in the way. I promise I will get back to blogging very soon. As this year comes to a close though, there’s a random thought I had the other day that I just have to share with you… Boxes- our little overlords…
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Recent Blog Posts
- HAPPY 2020!! (and just ignore those boxes over there) December 31, 2019
- The “Blue Pearl of Morocco”, Chefchaouen February 13, 2019
- Universal Things and First Impressions January 30, 2019
- Backstreets of Fes and a Meaningful Place January 26, 2019
- Pleasant Conversations with the Locals of Fes January 23, 2019
- Amazing Places in Fes, Morocco January 19, 2019
The “Blue Pearl of Morocco”, Chefchaouen
The sight of the “Blue City” of Chefchaouen, otherwise known as the “Blue Pearl of Morocco”, was absolutely beautiful. But before we could do any exploring, we had to check into our riad. Tracy and Sarah were not staying at the same location as Craig and I, so Tracy dropped us off. The riad we…
Universal Things and First Impressions
After walking up the long hill to the gate at the top, we left the Fes medina and all its wonders. It had been a fantastic adventure exploring the countless streets and shops. We had purchased some lovely items and were thrilled we got the chance to do so. It was now time to head…
Backstreets of Fes and a Meaningful Place
We left the Fes tanneries that afternoon and headed back into the medina to see what else we could uncover. Sarah, my husband’s cousin, mentioned she would really like to see the Jewish quarter, including the Jewish cemetery. We discussed it, and were all in agreement that it would be interesting. The only issue now…
Pleasant Conversations with the Locals of Fes
Fes was turning out to be a remarkable place, with historical wonders and feasts for the eyes around every corner. But our interactions with the locals truly proved to be the most enjoyable and memorable experiences we had there. The very night we arrived in Fes we had one of the most enlightening and pleasant…
Amazing Places in Fes, Morocco
We drove in the dark to Fes so there was unfortunately not much to see. However, we were pleasantly shocked upon arrival at our riad (think Moroccan Bed and Breakfast). The interior was elaborate and utterly beautiful. It had us all gawking around in amazement. The main dining room area was resplendent with vibrant tilework…
About Me
I’m Shelley Niesen and although my degree is in Geology and I work in the field of water quality studies, my passion is for travel. I travel with my husband and together he and I enjoy making photos of the places we visit. I look forward to sharing with you my own personal perspectives on travel through my stories and photos of this beautiful world! Read More…