Monthly Archives: April 2011

Blast in Moroccan Square Kills 15

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Sad news today out of Marrakesh. A bomb exploded at a cafe in the crowded square known as Djemaa el-Fnaa, killing 15. The cafe, Agana, is popular among tourists and locals. It’s unclear whether it was a suicide bombing or … Continue reading →

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Morocco – Digestifs

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I’ll be writing a lot about our trip to Morocco, and in greater detail, but for now I just want to get down some quick impressions. I’ve been back a week already, but yesterday was the first day I’ve felt … Continue reading →

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Flamenco in Madrid followed by Haggling in Fes

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Luciana and I arrived in Madrid Tuesday evening around 9 pm – just enough time to check in to our hotel, clean up, and get some tapas and a Flamenco performance in. We were pretty pleased with ourselves. However we … Continue reading →

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At Heathrow in London

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

We touched down in London this morning around 11 a.m. Waiting for our connection to Madrid. Not much to report yet, just checked out a bunch of duty free junk and have drifted in and out of sleep. We almost … Continue reading →

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Washington, DC in a Weekend

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Washington, DC can wear you out. Our nation’s capital challenges first-timers to try to see every monument and museum possible, especially with such amazing admission fees (usually nothing). If you’re not careful, sore feet and Found Father Fatigue will set … Continue reading →

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