Morocco 2016

[Bentleybill]

Hi Jon and Sue thanks for a great few days at Benhaddou really enjoyed your company and next time we meet up you will have to give us another lesson on how to play that game - - - - head !!!!!!!!! ha ha.stay safe

 

[Bentleybill]

Bit of a windy and dusty run today from Ait Benhaddou to Ouarzazate .....but all calm now at Goulmima

 

[Armytwowheels]

Hi again Sandra and Colin We have decided to make a run of it and get to you Monday ,so please could you get them to save a place for us so see you about lunch tome thank you Kathy x

Will do. I have already said that you are joining us but will mention it again tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow.

 

[PhilandMena]

Stunning morning here at Tafroute. Ice has melted on motorhome, the sun is up and not a bit of wind. It's going to be a fine day.
I knew Colin ' van was a puss magnet and now we have the proof. No wonder Izzy is going nut's.

 

[PhilandMena]

Another great morning here at Tafroute. Yesterday was superb and the cold weather has left us, never to return for a considerable time.
Some random pictures taken here at Taf. The little hole in the ground is the home of the Trapdoor spider. there are a few here but are not a threat to humans and animals.

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[PhilandMena]

There is a bush approximitley 15 feet from my Motorhome and everyday it is visited by a number of different species of birds, mostly Warblers of various kinds of which I'm still trying to identify because the little shite's will not keep still, and show enough of themselves for me to identify them . Anyhow, I have with confidence identified the following.
Common Bullbul (who love oranges)
Blackcap
Arabian Warbler
Tristam's Warbler
Willow Warbler or Chiffchaf
And several other's through out the day I am unable to recognise, all from my chair by the side of the Motorhome.
I have tried taking pictures but do not have the right lenses and the they are always on the move.

 

[canopus]

Watch out for the ShyTalk species Phil, theres a lot of them around Tafraoute this time of year.

 

[PhilandMena]

A few pic's as the sun went down yesterday in Tafroute.

 

[PhilandMena]

A few pic's as the sun went down yesterday in Tafroute.
Attempt 2.

 

[PhilandMena]

This morning, Tafroute.
The bird is a Great Grey Shrike. We see it most days perching not far from our motorhome. The other day Mena and I heard it singing, sounded like it was whistling down a pipe. A deep metallic almost flute like sound, beautiful
Off to the Hammam this morning with the rest of the boys and girl's then try to arrange viewing of England V Wales game in one of the hotels. A must not miss live game.

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[dabhand]

This morning, Tafroute.
The bird is a Great Grey Shrike. We see it most days perching not far from our motorhome. The other day Mena and I heard it singing, sounded like it was whistling down a pipe. A deep metallic almost flute like sound, beautiful
Off to the Hammam this morning with the rest of the boys and girl's then try to arrange viewing of England V Wales game in one of the hotels. A must not miss live game.

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Marg says tell Meena to read Zohra's Ladder by Pamela Windo, female Hammams etc and a woman's experience of returning to Morocco in her 50's after being there as a young girl. Marg says she will love it!
www.eye-books.com
Cheers
Simon

 

[PhilandMena]

Message duly passed on Obi Wan. We both send our love to Princess leia.
May the force be with you.

 

[Armytwowheels]

Up early yesterday for our accent of the Grande Dune Merzouga. A chilly start but the tempreture soon ramped up, as did the sand. It was a tough walk but we made it to the top, enjoyed the view for a while and then ran down the side, which was great fun, each step covered approx 2 metres a time!

The dog is still not back to full health so we are starting our journey back to Europe tomorrow, after a farewell BBQ and a glass of bubbly with @Bentleybill and Kathy.

The walk to the big dune.

Still not at the base, the ground drops away again before you start climbing.

Very soft sand towards the top, the toughest part of the climb.

Made it, hot and sweaty but we are at the top!

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[Dazzlin]

Early beer o'clock this MORNING but very early on transformed into "ghost o'clock"

 

[Tiki skipper]

Legzira lovely wild again

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[makems]

I thought it would be a good idea to get some training in for the proper beer o'clock

 

[jongood]

Got on one of the front pitches at Terre D'ocean for a few days.
lovely, a bit windy but nothing like Ait Benhaddou. LOL

 

[jongood]

Moroccan Wildlife anyone?

 

[Mikey RV]

This morning, Tafroute.
The bird is a Great Grey Shrike. We see it most days perching not far from our motorhome. The other day Mena and I heard it singing, sounded like it was whistling down a pipe. A deep metallic almost flute like sound, beautiful
Off to the Hammam this morning with the rest of the boys and girl's then try to arrange viewing of England V Wales game in one of the hotels. A must not miss live game.

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England V Wales on next Saturday.

 

[Bentleybill]

After a lovely evening using up what food drink we had between us in our vans .This morning we said farewell to Sandra and Colin as they head north ....leaving us with empty cupboards ha ha .Having spend the last two and a bit months bumping into each other through out Spain and Morocco .Just like to say we both enjoyed your company along the way and we are sure to bump into each other again

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[Bentleybill]

Hi Jon
Kathy thinks that furry animal may be a white squirrel or ground squirrel ,they can end up in a tajine ....well everything else does !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jongood]

Hi Jon
Kathy thinks that furry animal may be a white squirrel or ground squirrel ,they can end up in a tajine ....well everything else does !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Ive had one, wish they d plucked it first!

 

[Armytwowheels]

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Got on one of the front pitches at Terre D'ocean for a few days.
lovely, a bit windy but nothing like Ait Benhaddou. LOL

You can tell which way the wind usually blows from that photo!

Is my dog still hanging around there?

 

[jongood]

I wasnt going to mention him, but we think we ve seen him outside the fence.

You can tell which way the wind usually blows from that photo!

Is my dog still hanging around there?

 

[Bentleybill]

picture of our last put together meal.had problems getting it on due to slow internet . and off they go bye Sandra Colin and Izzy hope she is getting better now your going into cooler parts

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[PhilandMena]

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England V Wales on next Saturday.

Yes, aware. Just making sure we can view it from hotel as not sure they get ITV.

 

[jongood]

is this him Sandra?

Sue thinks it is and has given him some chicken.

Have a safe trip north, we re heading back imminently.

Jon & Sue

 

[Armytwowheels]

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is this him Sandra?

Sue thinks it is and has given him some chicken.

Have a safe trip north, we re heading back imminently.

Jon & Sue

Yes it is, can you bring him back for me please?

 

[Bentleybill]

Hi Jon and Sue
Yes that is the dog ,he was wearing a collar when we left and the Italian lady in the big camper at the end near the front was looking after him ....or have they gone and left him ,is he in the campsite or outside ?
regards Kathy

 

[PhilandMena]

Internet connection.....at last! But not for long I suspect. It's been going from bad to worse and over the last couple of days unable to connect at all on site and having to go I to town for hotel WiFi.
Went into town last night and watched the celebrations. Spoke to quite a few young women who were all wearing tradional dress and they all could speak English, so learnt a lot. Don't be fooled by the black head scarf many of these younger females are well educated and intelligent.....but still have to sit on a wall while the men dance together LOL.
A cracking band on last night, great musician's and good harmonies. The young men were going nut's in their own moshie pit.
As an aside anybody hear anything from Terry & Colin's group! Have they all crossed back ? Are any of them still in Moroc ?
The sun is up here and it looks like we're heading for some good weather again after a dull day yesterday. Two days ago we hit 36 deg and we can exec that again very soon.
I will post pictures as and when. Dependant on Internet.

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