Jamie: WOW! This trip can only get better! We are just leaving Costa del Sol and on our way to Granada. Costa del Sol was so beautiful, everywhere you look you saw green, beautiful unique buildings built for hot weather and seeing the sunset rise and set on the soft sandy beach. Our hotel even had a heart shaped pool, but apparently it is too cold here for pools (not if your from cold Canada). Yesterday we took a ferry to Morocco, Africa and had a tour with a very funny tour guide. When we first docked I noticed that there were a lot for taxis, and our tour guide said that that was how most people in Morocco travelled. Our first stop was to ride camels, and it was so much fun! When the camel would stand up and sit down, you felt as if you were going to fall right off. After we arrived in the market and our tour guide said that we would feel as if we travelled back in time because the market had very narrow streets. We got to have a little lesson on the hand made carpets the had in one of the buildings I guess it was because from outside it just looked like a small door. You would think that inside would be very small, but instead it looked like a mansion! Also about the carpets, one of the guys talking to us about them showed us that they can't light on fire! We also got a lesson on spices from different little shop. The one thing I found very cool was the green lipstick, or as they called it "magic lipstick". Why they called it that was because it was green but when you put it on, it turned a beautiful shade of pink!
People there are super nice and we got to try a whole bunch of things, from freshly baked bread to tasty mint tea, learning facts we didn't know of before and beyond!
Talk to you all soon, hopefully with much more to add to this travel story.
Morgan: So yesterday went took a ferry across the Strait of Gibralter and landed in Morocco. We were guided through Morocco by someone who was paid by the Moroccan government, and he knew his stuff. we spent most of our day in Morocco in the old quarter of some city, but on the way we rode a camel and were entertained by a combination of facts and witty banter. Once we reached the old quarter of the city we were greatly amazed by the narrow, maze like streets and the almost limitless supply of venders. During the tour we were led through the streets and into shops where our guide would usually take some food and give us an example of Moroccan hospitality, a couple of times he hugged children who then preceded to pose for pictures. We also visited a Burbur rug emporium where we were given a fine example of the quality of their wares, their rugs were made of all natural animal fibre which meant that they wouldn't burn, a fact which he flaunted through out his demonstration. after the demonstration i was pressured into buying a rug which was normally one hundred and fifty euros but being the crafty consumer I am, I negotiated the price down to eighty euros (but didn't buy it).
After that rather embarrassing ordeal we went for lunch and ate some soup, camel ( beef) shishkababs, and couscous. towards the end of the luncheon we where entertained by a dancing candle person who we decided was dancing the "Dance of 1000 Apologies for Burning Down the Rugs Store". After the fantastic luncheon we were led down a narrow alley and into a small store with one medium sized room, with the walls lined with spices. After we all walked in we were given a demonstration of many different spices and concoctions. I ended up buying the most goods here, with a total of thirty two euros spent, on three bags of tea, magic sleeping juice, and saffron. After we went to a souvenir store where I broke a hooka.
Iain: Spain has been pretty good so far. We visited Serville and its massive cathedral which was amazing. We also went to Morroco, where we were almost trapped in a carpet store. The foods also been pretty good, although very fishy as well.
maddy: first of all, julian please shower. I know you havent, but i still got you something from morocco. unfortunately it wasnt a gypsy. morocco was crazy. the kids there start speaking/learning french at 6 years old. Man and I thought we had it bad. i can actually say that ive been to Africa! i can also say that ive swam in the mediterranean sea! It was super salty but totally worth it. i cannot wait for another day in Spain. Please shower, take care.
Sara: I couldnt of asked for a better experience in Spain, its really amazing. Morocco was not what I expected it to be , but I still enjoyed it very much , its something I will never forget. Swimming in the Mediterranean was awesome too! Cant wait for Barcelona!
Ami: There are actually no words to describe how much fun EVERYONE is having. Traveling through Spain has been quite the experience and Morocco was definitely the "Eye Opener." Still can't wait for Barcelona, and Fam Jam I might need some more money on my card :) Love you
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