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Sometimes magic happens even when you don’t really deserve it. Those who know me at all know I’m not much of an early morning person. Getting up in the dark, even with the promise of Read More …
Located along the Canadian border in northern Montana, Glacier National Park shares a boundary with Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park. Together they form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to Read More …
Beauty Creek Trail in Canada’s Jasper National Park offers a short, easy hike along a scenic mountain stream. There’s a waterfall at the end (Stanley Falls), but the walk is worthwhile even if you don’t Read More …
The largest ground squirrel in North America, marmots are found throughout the northwestern mountains of the US, through western Canada, and into Alaska. Glacier and the Canadian parks are home to hoary marmots. Lucky (and Read More …
Maligne Lake Road runs along the Maligne River between Medicine and Maligne lakes in Canada’s Jasper National Park. It’s a pretty river, especially where huge boulders unexpectedly sprout from the rapids. I use links to Read More …
We are headed to Glacier and the Canadian Rockies this summer – in a few weeks, actually. I have been anticipating arriving just in time to experience summer in the valleys and spring in the Read More …
The El-Attarine Medersa (the Medersa of the Spice Sellers) was founded in 1325 by Sultan Abou Said. A medersa is a place of learning – it is a college that teaches subjects like science, law, Read More …
Often overlooked by tourists in their hurry to reach Fés, Meknès is a perfect introduction to Morocco. The historic medina is of a manageable size and scale; the few remains of the imperial city are Read More …
“There was a door to which I found no key: There was the veil through which I might not see.” Omar Khayyam More Essaouira posts All Morocco posts
The Danish Consulate in Essaouira was built in 1765 when Mogador became a new, fortified city and Morocco’s busiest trading port. Today the decaying landmark awaits renovation and a new use. Mogador’s Danish Consulate The Read More …