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| Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Morocco |
Monday, June 30, 2014
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
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Saturday, June 21, 2014
ceramic beauty
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| Fès, Morocco |
Ceramic pottery and tiles are an integral part of decorating in Islamic cultures.
Friday, June 20, 2014
perfect displays
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| Fès, Morocco |
Fès el Bali (Old Fes) dates from the 9th century with a medina as busy as ever before. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. Here we can see a proud shop owner with a perfect display of dried fruit.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
hand of Fatima
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| Marrakech, Morocco |
The hand shaped figures, known as hamsa or khamsa, were used as a sign of protection in many societies throughout history. In Islam they are known as "the hand of Fatima". This open right hand is a sign of protection, represents blessings, power and strength and is thought to ward off the evil eye.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
a door in Arabic
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| Fès, Morocco |
The inhabitants of Morocco were originally the Berbers, but in the 7th century the first Muslims arrived and brought their language, their government and their religion, which remains the predominant religion of the country today.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014
serendipity
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| Luarca (Asturias), Spain |
Some of the best moments are those than just happen without any planning and that happen by chance. Serendipity. That is exactly what happened to us on a beautiful Sunday morning in Asturias.
I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning than listening to live music outside - and better yet - in this beautiful fishing port as a backdrop. When walking to this area of Luarca, we heard a voice from the other side of the port singing Johnny Cash's signature song "Ring of Fire". I thought to myself, "Wow, they're really good. Let's get closer and check this out." The closer we got, the more impressed I became. It turns out, it was a group called the Strangers made up of Silvia Fernández and Lee Wolfe, but I didn't know their names at the time. The more they sang the more I thought they had to be native English speakers, based on their accent singing. However, hearing this duo speak between songs, I realized the man must be American and the woman Spanish, which was confirmed after the concert talking to them. It turns out he was from Pennsylvania and she was from Asturias. I absolutely loved the concert full of American roots music with songs as varied as Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, etc.
It was one of those moments you never wanted to end, with such good music, such good weather, such good company and such beauty surrounding us!
It was one of those moments you never wanted to end, with such good music, such good weather, such good company and such beauty surrounding us!
Friday, June 13, 2014
mountains, a river and the sea
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| Luarca (Asturias), Spain |
Luarca is in a privileged area surrounded by mountains and the River Negro flowing into the sea.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Luarca
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| Luarca (Asturias), Spain |
Luarca is definitely worthy of a visit, especially with weather like this! It is the hometown of the 1959 Nobel Peace Prize winner in Medicine, Severo Ochoa.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
fish market
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| Cudillero (Asturias), Spain |
A tradition of fishing clings to this picturesque village in the north of Spain. The old Lonja de Pescado (fish market) can be seen here blending in with the rest of the colorful homes of Cudillero.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
from high above
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| Cudillero (Asturias), Spain |
Take a walk up the hill by following any of the blue railings which lead you to impressive views from high above. You can sneak a peek inside some of the colorful homes on the way.
Monday, June 9, 2014
pixuetos
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| Cudillero (Asturias), Spain |
The people of Cudillero are also known as "pixuetos" which comes from the Asturian word meaning "people who make a living from fishing" (pix = fish; ueto = activity). This term was meant to differentiate them from the majority of the rest of the people of Asturias who made a living from agriculture and cattle raising.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
It really exists!
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| Cudillero (Asturias), Spain |
This small fishing village on the coast of northern Spain is so beautiful that you have a hard time believing it really exists!
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
surrounded by nature
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| Tamdaght (Ouarzazate), Morocco |
This is the ideal place to contemplate nature at its fullest! The contrast of the green and earth tones knocks you off your feet!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
that time of day...
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| Boumalne Dades (Ouarzazate), Morocco |
that time of day when the light is magical...
Sunday, June 1, 2014
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