Showing posts with label storks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label storks. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Morocco - Best Moments

I took so many photos during my recent trip that I could post every day for weeks 
and not run out of shots.

Here are a few more Morocco highlights before I 'move on' to the next country.
(Click to enlarge)

Also linked to Carmi's Thematic Photographic 343: "Far From Home"


In the markets, you could get anything you wanted.

Fresh chicken for dinner:



 and olives to go with the chicken:




You could have dental work:
 


or if it's too late for dental work, some replacements:
 



Elementary schools were in session, and welcomed visitors:

 





Some of the hotels were spectacular/unusual/bizarre



But the scenery was always stunning:
 
 




 and daily life was consistently fascinating:




In Casablanca, we got to have lunch at Rick's Cafe. 
I think it was the most delicious lunch I've ever had.






AND of course, there were always storks:


Sunday, July 12, 2015

Highlights of Morocco: the artistry

Everywhere I went in this astonishing country, 
there was amazing natural beauty.

In this post I have included photos of some of the incredible man-made
craftsmanship and artistry. 

Buildings, gates, arches, windows, towers:
all are hand-carved, decorated, adorned and (my favourite) tiled, often in 
beautiful shades of blue and green.
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Minaret, with storks*




Mosque Hassan II Casablanca



Hassan II Minaret



Bathing Room
















Spot the photographer















Hand-worked Copper









* I became quite obsessed with storks. We don't have them in this part of the world.
Here's another stork picture: