Update from Kempie
Assalamaleikum from Casa!
We arrived safely in Morocco yesterday. After settling into our hotel, we
explored the medina - from spices, tea sets, olives, and djellabas to a
colorful array of fruits, veggies, and the latest fashions of Casa -we took
it all in! Last night we caught up on our sleep and this morning we visited
Hassan II mosque, the only mosque in Morocco that non-Muslims can enter. We
were all quite impressed by the details of the stunning architecture and the
speed at which it was constructed. We got a taste of more unique
architecture in Casa this afternoon, with a tour of the Art Deco around the
city. We also got our feet a little dirty at the fish market as we walked
around the port and saw fisherman catching , scaling, and selling everything
from shrimp to stingray. Our tour of Casa also included a fascinating
journey into the Jewish museum, the only one in the Muslim world. From
pictures and clothes to fine metalwork and unique Moroccan menorahs, we
gained a better understanding of the Jewish influence in Morocco.
Tomorrow, we will head to Fes to settle in for the next 3 weeks.
Bislama,
Kempie