I love to eat, but the things I like to eat venture on the more “tame” side. I’ve been challenging my tastebuds and my comfort zone a lot this year. There was partridge pate in Spain, smoked reindeer in Finland, and even sheep head here in Morocco. All of which I liked. I’m big on …
Marrakech
It’s been almost four months since we moved to Marrakech, and I haven’t done an update post on day-to-day life since October! Lots has been happening since then. I think that we’ve finally settled down into a normal life, a new-normal life. I’m happy to report that my surgery was very successful and I am …
Sometimes the crush and bustle of Marrakech gets too overwhelming and we need to get out of the city. Most people that come to visit don’t know there are small towns and beautiful scenery only a short car ride away. Essaouaira is our favorite escape for the weekend but for a day trip, or even …
Maybe you noticed my posts were light this week. It’s been all kinds of crazy. So crazy I haven’t taken a single picture with my camera – only Instagram! The week started with a trip to Casablanca to pick up our boxes from the US that had finally arrived – several weeks late. (If you …
It has been so great to have many blogging friends offer guest posts for me during the last 10+ days (and there’s more coming this week!) It has given me time to spend settling into our new home, unpacking, and buying things to set up our new home. MarocBaba and I joked with his sisters …
Remember my friend Nora in Marrakech? She helped me connect with an orphanage in Marrakech to bring mobiles and other baby goods to the little ones in need. In a lot of ways I feel like she and I were cut from the same cloth. I’ve been so blessed to have connected with her. …





