Bus ride from hell?!?!

Yes, already...today we took a bus from chefchouan to another little city along our route to Fez. The bus, which resembled an American charter bus was far from what you may be thinking of! The "company"-note: I use the term loosely...its a room with a desk- sold more tickets than there were seats. Luckily, we got a seat because we were naive thinking it would leave on time; Unfortunately, many others, including the smelly business man standing with his armpit in my face was not so naive. Have I mentioned there was no air conditioning and one tiny little window cracked allowing me to get up and walk over for the occassional breather to ward off any heat and odor induced closterphobic tendancies I may have been developing. And yes, being a sweater, I was drenched in sweat; although smelling like a rose in comparison.

BUT...I would do it again to have gotten to see Chefchouan. What a beautiful city! And the people really were wonderful!! I never felt uncomfortable - although I did not venture far from Joe. No men grabbing or catcalling, which i have been warned to expect in other places like Egypt. For my first Arab country I must report that I am pleasantly surprised and impressed. I had mentally and physically prepared myself otherwise! I will post some pictures of the city so you can see how pretty the blue little mountain town was! All in all Morocco is beautiful and very friendly to tourists!

We have been lucky to have met some great travel companions along the way...today we met a Canadian couple on the bus who we then shared a cab with to a town about 30 minutes from where the bus let us off. We all assumed that the cab would be the 4 of us...trick! The driver insisted we sit four wide in the back and meanwhile two grown men sat double in the front seat. Haha! I am impressed by their green ways!?!?

It is interesting how muh western music they play...currently in this internet cafe they are playing "you have to know when to hold em, know when to fold em, know when to walk away and know when to run." I feel right at home!