2018 Sunflower Fields - Maryland

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/sunflower-fields-maryland
https://www.sunshinewhispers.com/best-sunflowers-in-maryland/

Clear Meadow Farm - Mid September

Maryland Agriculture - Pick Your Own - Beginning September


Burnside Farms  - August - October
Burnside Farms - How to Pick Gladiolus

The Sunflower Garden - Late August

I want to eat here:
Broom's Bloom Dairy

Rocky Point Creamery


ART EXHIBITIONS
Hirshhorn
Renwick
Portrait Gallery/American Art
Freer/Sackler
NMAI


MOVIES
Sorry to Bother You
TAG

Remember interactive movie websites?

10/6 - King Khan & The Shrines @ Black Cat DC, $20

29 Junio 2018. Fes, Morocco

30% Medina
Mohammed VI King
Largest Medina
Near base of Altas Mountains
Agriculture
Tourism
Handicraft

Tea, Coffee, Water

Blue & Green Mosaic Gates
Sultan Entrance

New city built by the French

"There is more life after the sunset." - Karim

Melah - Jewish section (oldest)
Royal Palace of Fes
Medina - Maze
- Old city 8th century
- 2 sections are Andalusian 14th century

11th century wall built of lime, clay, stone
1755 Earthquake of Lisbon destroyed the wall

Souk - markets of the city.
Medrasa - Koranic school

built over a hill
discover all the important areas


Ceramic Studio - https://afktravel.com/58398/ceramic-artistry-fez-morocco/
Medrasa Seffarine

University of al-Karaouine - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/university-of-alkaraouine
Tannery - https://www.amusingplanet.com/2014/08/the-leather-tanneries-of-fez-morocco.html
Souk el Attarine - http://www.travel-exploration.com/mpage.cfm/Shopping_In_Souks_Markets
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/morocco/articles/10-top-markets-in-fez/

Morrocan Cuisine - https://www.thespruceeats.com/famous-moroccan-foods-you-should-try-2394280

So many experiences in one city. Beautiful. Delicious. Scented.




https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/university-of-alkaraouine

3-4 Julio 2018. Marrakech - Shopping in Morocco Research

https://www.continenthop.com/marrakech-souk-guide/
http://www.travel-exploration.com/mpage.cfm/Shopping_In_Souks_Markets

Almost out of Morocco - SO MUCH

By this point in my travels, I was pretty sick gastrointestinally. I LOVED THE FOOD IN MOROCCO. I did not like that I could barely contain myself. I began to grow weary of my food options. The final push to survive and experience my time in Morocco. Thankfully, by taking medicine and being more careful of what I consumed. I started to feel better.

Going into this trip, I had dreamed of all the items I wanted to buy and bring from Morocco. Marrekech was the place to splurge. The marketplace of my dreams. However, I was exhausted and I had little desire to engage in bartering and haggling. I wish I had unlimited funds and energy. There was so much I really wanted but felt limited. Thankfully, due to the size of my group, I did not appear to be the best candidate for the vendors to approach.

We began in Marrakech by visiting the Saddian Tombs.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/marrakesh/attractions/saadian-tombs/a/poi-sig/1144240/1316370

Berber Carpet Showroom & Sales
https://moroccotravelblog.com/2009/04/24/berber-carpet-weaving/
https://www.lesnomadesdemarrakech.com/

Bahia Palace
http://www.palais-bahia.com/en/
https://www.egypttoursplus.com/bahia-palace/
https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/blog/bahia-palace-marrakesh-morocco.html

Spice Market
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/morocco/articles/an-introduction-to-saffron-harvest-in-morocco/

Sunset Camel Ride

I earned my Camel Driving License.


Moroccan Cooking Classes @ La Maison Arabe

Majorelle Gardens & Berber Museum.


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http://riadzany.blogspot.com/p/beginners-guide-to-moroccan-carpets.html

http://jardinmajorelle.com/ang/introduction-to-berber-culture/

https://museeyslparis.com/en/biography/ouverture-du-musee-berbere

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ver0v5CTdRM&feature=youtu.be&t=22m


https://moroccotravelblog.com/2017/03/16/top-12-things-to-do-in-morocco/

2018 SUMMER UPDATE: All is Good

Okay/Vale -  so I seem to have gotten as far as Cordoba as far as reflecting and uploading on this platform about a month ago. It is surreal and amazing to imagine all the experiences I had.

I have been home for about a week now and I feel like I have done so much already. Time really does not feel like a constraint. I have been working from home these days. I am determined to use Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks as my base and drawing board. I am inspired by the moors. Currently, I am sitting in the dining room surrounded by the smells of spices in my home. I was lucky that my roommate could carry my first load of souvenirs home so I could travel lighter for the second part of the Spanish trip.

I spoke spanish but not nearly as much as I thought I would. I also did not talk to many strangers. The strangers I did talk to where also strangers to the same land - they were other foreigners. Maybe I was not as curious or I was not compelled to be very social. Anyways, I saw a lot of art! Drove and rode through a lot of landscapes.

I am using my time to organize my resources and prepare for the incoming school year. I have so much I would like to do.

Also Hawaii Birthday Adventures will be coming up too! August 11-18