Going to Africa for the day! Our day started at 6 am with a 2 hour taxi ride from Ronda to Tarifa, Spain. It was an amazing ride where we got to see numerous hill towns clinging to the the sides of cliffs. Once in Tarifa, we hopped on a ferry for the 35 minute crossing to Tangier, Morocco, Africa. We arrived and took a very typical tour offered by the ferry company - I would not want to wander around without a tour/guide. We had a drive around Tangier, got to ride a camel and walked around the Medina - the famous shopping district in the old town. We walked through the areas selling fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, meat, etc. We were hounded by vendors in the market selling leather, jewellry and other items until we finally went for lunch of soup, skewers of beef (that is what we are telling ourselves) and couscous and chicken. We were then taken to a few shops (either owned by the ferry company or where they get substantial commissions) to look at and buy (if you choose) carpets, spices and knick knacks. Thankfully our backpacks do not allow many purchases. Back on the ferry at 3 pm, and a 2 hour taxi ride back to Ronda. We then went for dinner in the main square and had paella - our first of the trip - outstanding! We were then able to watch a procession of at least 100 kids who were having their first communion. Pretty special. Great day all around and we can now say we have been to Africa.
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| Jan Riding the Camel |
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| Olives in the Medina |
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| Entrance to the Medina |
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