The Camelles are in the (Fes) Caravanserai
I just spoke with Katie and al-Jimal, The Camels--or as I now propose to refer to them henceforth, The Camelles--have made it safely to Fes, home to a much-storied, medieval "medina" (old city), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a morning briefing in Casablanca at Bayti, a shelter dedicated to assisting street children, al-Jimal took the train to Fes, checked into their guest house, then had the luxury and privilege of breaking the Ramadan fast at Dar Roumana, a spectacularly restored, traditional riad displaying the heights of Moroccan artisanship. Here, on the Dar's perch overlooking the medina, The Camelles witnessed their first Fassi call to prayer at dusk, peals of intense exhortations echoing from countless minarets and penetrating the countless corridors and crannies of the old city. Not all Fes visits begin this way--trust me--so it will be interesting to learn how the group took to these initial sensory gifts bestowed by this special place. Layla Sai'da (Good Night) from Fes on behalf of al-Jimal.....
--Alex