Ride, Sally Ride

We stopped for the stereotypical camel ride. It is harder than it looks, folks. On Wednesdays (humpday), they give two for one rides.

Wrong end of a Mule

This mule had a built in armrest.

Beast of Burden

Keep in mind that this was in the center of a very large city.

Tangiers Market

Here are some pictures from the actual market, the Super Wal-Mart of Tangiers if you will. They had everything including some things I never knew you could buy/eat. Onions were a big seller, along with old remote controls and door hinges.

More Market....

Directions

Tangiers was a really, really easy place to get lost in. Everyone was really friendly, especially when trying to sell you something. Lisa bought some (toy) camels and I bought a toy from some kids.

Moroccan Grub

On our tour, lunch was included. We were treated to a giant bowl of stuff that some people didn't like but I didn't mind. Wash it all down with Moroccan Coca-Cola.

Moroccan Jam Band

When these guys found out that we were from Tennessee, they asked us to jam with them. They didn't know that we could only play the jug and washboard.

Stopsigns are the same shape an color all over the world and they mostly say STOP as in the US and Europe. In Turkey, the say DUR. In Morocco, they say squiggle. It is easy to communicate because the squiggle looks like a sled stoppng and throwing passengers and their belongings forward.

Moroccan Market

Me in Morocco. This was taken about halfway through the market.

The Rock of Gibralter

While we were in Spain, we got to visit a country with an even less favorable exchange rate. We also got a rare passport stamp from Gibralter. Here is Lisa just on the Spanish side of the border.

The Pillars of Hercules

Lisa and I at the Pillars of Hercules, which are at the Straights of Gibralter.

St. Michaels Cave

There is a naturally forming cave on the Rock of Gibralter that you can visit. You can read the picture of the sign for the history. Their gift shop has some good ice cream, but don't eat it in front of the monkeys.

Monkey on Lisa's back

There are Barbary Apes on Gibralter. They are the only free-roaming monkeys in Europe. Legend has it that if the apes ever leave Gibralter, so will the British. Their health is well insured. It is against the law to feed them but everybody does. Here is one that got especially friendly with Lisa.

Tunnel vision

This was taken in the great seige tunnels on Gibralter. Soldiers chipped these tunnels out of solid rock so that they could defend/control the straits.

Africa over my shoulder makes me happy

This was taken at Gibralter and Morocco is over my right shoulder.

Fifty Bucks well spent

With the exchange rate to the British Pound Sterling (like 2 to 1), lunch in a pub is not a cheap event. For the plate you see and Lisa's curry, we'll just say that it was a really, really nice meal.

Use of the word "Galore"

This one's for you, Mr. Tudan!

Seville, Spain

Lisa and I were fortunate enough to get to visit Seville for work. It was very hot (like 112 F) every day when we were there, but you find ways to stay cool. Enjoy!

Slow Farmer Crossing