Morocco: Mountains, Oasis, and Fossils
During Pangaea, Morocco was connected to the American southwest at the Gulf of Mexico, and I was familiar with their rocks and fossils, which are similar to ours there.
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Morocco: Monkeys, Nomads, and Date Palms in the Atlas Mountains
Headed to the Sahara, we crossed the Atlas Mountains. On the way, in the cedar groves in the national park, we saw monkeys. Then we visited nomads in their cozy, makeshift home; they radiated happiness and humble pride. We had lunch in a private home where we watched the bread being made and cooked over … Read more
Morocco: Roman Ruins at Volubilis
See these photos of the well preserved 2000 year old Roman Ruins in Volubilis.
Morocco: Chefchaouen (the Blue City)
Here are lots of photos of our day exploring Chefchaouen, the famous blue city.
Morocco: A Rainbow and the Mosque Craftsmanship
Check out in my photos this incredible space and its artisanship, as well as our rainbow blessing.
We Went to Morocco in December!
Our older daughter invited me to go with her to Morocco in December and we had a great time.
Hike to the Cave in the Palo Duro Canyon (Photos)
The vistas, the rock formations, the very different color palette, and the company made for a special time.
Where Sheep May Safely Graze (New Poem by Polly Castor)
What a metaphor they seem to me, of how to trust, how behave, how to allow yourself to be cared for.
Visiting Blog Readers in Cambridge and Flying Home
We were also glad to invest in this wonderful budding friendship, as well as some others in London, which like so many things, including the reason for the trip to begin with, was facilitated by our presence online.
Hike and Inn in North Yorkshire
Heading homeward, we spent two nights and a full day in North Yorkshire. I mostly wanted to visit Yorkshire since I have loved the scenery in All Creatures Great and Small, but the place is huge. When booking our trip last January, I wondered where to stay in Yorkshire; it was the last unresolved piece, … Read more
Northumberland Day 2 (Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda, and Misc Photos)
Here we explore Northumberland and their history of occupation by the Romans.
Northumberland Day 1 (Lindisfarne Castle and Bamburgh Castle Photos)
On our first full day in Northumberland, we visited two castles, Lindisfarne on Holy Island in the North Sea, which you can only get to at low tide, and Bamburgh, on the beach opposite. Both have long histories, including cultivating Christianity since 635, and their atmosphere was heightened by visiting them on a cold, misty … Read more
English Lake District Day 2 (Hike to Castlerigg Standing Stones)
In these photos, you can follow along on our walk out of Keswick into the fields and beyond to the standing stones
English Lake District Day 1 (Photos of Hike Around Derwentwater Lake)
Enjoy with us the views, the weather, the reflections, the amazing trees of the trail around Derwetwater Lake.