Back in Tangier. I was last here (before this trip) with Matt and Mark years ago, and only for a day, from Spain. My memories were of a chaotic, vibrant port town and a teeming market with more fresh fish and produce than I’d ever seen in one place.

This time I’ve focused more on the old town and Medina, which are just beautiful to explore. Here are some shots of both:

The idea of beauty – and marketing – always seems to involve exotic images and faces from somewhere else:

Rugs, rugs and more rugs….

Seriously?

Doorways into riads are exceptional when opened to viewing:

On the road to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave two hours east of Tangier. The Meditteranean coastline here is spectacular.

Gibraltar in the distance, approximately fifteen miles away:

Tranquility back in Asilah, a fortified town a half hour south of Tangier, after lunch and a medina stroll. This town is truly a hidden gem and pretty much off the radar.

Well, we’re off to explore the natural wonderland, sea and mountains along the coast. I’ll check back in soon.