Wednesday, July 2, 2008

First day's reflection


Red earth,

Tutti-colored people enjoying their weekend and first days of summer holiday,

White egrets,

Green mint tea,

Multi-cultural educators looking to create bridges of understanding from there to here (6/22/08)

Chillin' on a Sunday afternoon


In Rabat

Just one word: YUM!

This country has one of the most diverse cuisines in the world -- Arab, Berber, Moorish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, African, Iberian and Jewish influences. Just take a look.

The purpose of an exchange is to experience the difference




Familiar, but sometimes done very differently

Disguise, Poverty or Convinced?


They told us that in Morocco, the hijab is worn for one of the three reasons listed in the title.

Mother Culture




Spain, Andalusia, Arab or African? Its all there, take your pick. Either, I see Mexico in everything, or some of our roots stretch from ancient peoples from long ago times. Regardless, its all good.

Morocco 2008


Esalaamu AlaiKoum: Two months ago, I had no idea I would be visiting Morocco/ Marruecos/ Maroc, a land rich with history, culture and color. Hopefully the next few posts will serve as a 'virtual' picture book for you and a beautiful reminder for me of what I saw, smelled and tasted during those few days in June.