Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Road to Essouira


Rather different from New York...


About a hundred miles directly west from Marrakesh one comes upon an almost lunar landscape.


The sky is so wide and high


and there are sheep and goats beside the road


with shepherds to look after them.


There are goats up argan trees eating the nuts


rather popular sights for tourists!


The Atlantic is wild and has jagged rocks


fishing boats set out to catch rather astounding fish.
See below.


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16 comments:

  1. Linda SueFebruary 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    ACK! SO ENVIOUS! Have a wonderful time- you are sure to, I know! LOVE!

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  2. dianasfaria.comFebruary 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    this looks like the perfect place to be right now, a perfect antidote to the dreary cold grey weather we've been experiencing! my eye is drawn to the brilliant colors particularly in the fishing boat. have fun Elizabeth.
    & I can not wait to show my son the photo of the goats in Argan trees. I've seen pictures of this before but assumed the goats were photoshopped into the trees! now I know the real story thanks to you.
    : )

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  3. JuliaFebruary 24, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Soo very lovely - many happy memories. Goats in argan trees - very particular. trip to hammam perhaps?

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  4. angryparsnipFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    So very interesting !
    Glad to hear all is well and your having a wonderful time.

    cheers, parsnip

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  5. Beth LeintzFebruary 24, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    The picture of the shepards is just beautiful- almost like a painting- wonderful colors.

    And the picture of the goats is hilarious- I had no idea goats could climb.

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  6. WillowFebruary 24, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Goats in trees: hilarious!
    I love the beach and boats photo.

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  7. PazFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Lovely! It rained ALL day yesterday (Saturday) here.

    I love those goats in the tree. :-)

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  8. AnnabellaFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    You're even making me want to take this trip E - beautiful images. Hope you are having fun!

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  9. BarbaraFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Certainly lunar looking. Do hope you are having a great time.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I can't believe the goats in the trees! That is too funny.

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  11. FrancesFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Elizabeth, you are so correct...your Moroccan views are a bit different from the average NYC view...although we did see some lovely blue sky this morning.

    Rain is now closing in, and I don't expect to spot a single goat in a tree. Of course, I am curious...do those goat jump/climb down from those trees? How I'd love to see a video of the entire routine.

    xo

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  12. lisa lewicki hermansonFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    It looks like a wonderful trip already, goats in trees, fabulous fresh fish, fantastic blue skies!!

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  13. JoeinVegasFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Kind of looked like Nevada, but with goats.

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  14. LeenieFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Travel is one sure way to help us appreciate. So many different ways to live. Goats in the trees--haha! Which ones are the nuts?

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  15. liisamarjaFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    ooh and aah...the light. i'm trusting you will bring the bright sunny weather with you to nyc...

    have fun!

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  16. Lynne with an eFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Breath taking! And I don't mean the aroma from the fish in the last photo.

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I look forward to hearing from you!

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