Sunday 13 May 2012

Fes


The blues of Chefchaouen have given way to the taupe, sand and toffee colours of Fez.
Took a grand taxi to town and checked into Riad Jean-Claude. A lovely oasis just outside of the medina.
In it's typical fashion the world revealed itself to be a small place. Within an hour of arriving we ran into Philippe, a friend I hadn't seen in 15 years. Turns out he lives directly behind the Riad.
La Famille arrived the following day and we have had a great time exploring the souk. It is de rigeur to get lost which we did on a number of occasions looking for Jearld Moldenhauer's House of the Falcon (Dar Balmira). Jearld entertained us with gossipy gay history tidbits over an amazing lunch in the aviary on the roof. 
                                         The road from Chefchaouen to Fes by Grand Taxi
                                            I found the 'Lartigue' effects button on the Ipad


                                                    One of the gates into the medina

                                                               Chez Jean Claude

                                                                           Medina
                                                                  The water clock
           Chez Jearld, aka Dar Balmira, home of 100 birds, a cat, a chicken, 4 turtles. Probably more.


                                            J gets a haircut while watching an action movie
                                          Dinner in the garden. Couscous was on the menu


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  1. C.G.14 May 2012 at 15:21

    thanks, Stephen, for all the great pics! (love the one of Johnny getting his hair cut while watching an action movie) - also love the video of the narrow alleyway / walkway and the market. Keep safe, have fun and keep posting! xo Bird

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