When my daydream manifested as reality, I was 13 years old. Sitting in English class, nose buried in A Wrinkle in Time, I began sniffling uncontrollably. That wasn’t the daydream…but that was the unfortunate backdrop against which my daydream came true. The classroom was a graveyard and my classmates appeared dead. They were, in fact, … More Daydream Believer (Short Story)
Our eye-opening time in Morocco ended with a dash of adventure. After enjoying an incredible honeymoon, my husband and I went out with a bang. The day before our flight home, we enjoyed an adventurous excursion: camel rides and quad drives! Camels Our van picked us up in our neighborhood in the Medina and drove … More Moroccan Honeymoon – Camels & Quads
While Marrakech proved a fascinating city, the nearby Atlas Mountains offered a unique, adventurous respite among the pastoral Berber villages. EZ and I had booked the 3-day trek through Viator, hoping to get a much-needed dose of nature on our honeymoon. Day 1 On our first day, the excursion felt less like a trek and … More Moroccan Honeymoon – The Atlas Mountains
The Kingdom of Morocco served as the second destination for my honeymoon with EZ. Spain had been the first—by way of Madrid, Granada, and Sevilla—providing a pleasant, leisurely escape. But Morocco was different, stimulating our senses and charging each moment with possibility. Alert and alive with all that was new, we found our Moroccan honeymoon … More Moroccan Honeymoon – Medina of Marrakech
Sevilla, te amamos! What a fun city…as the third stop on our honeymoon tour, Sevilla delivered the best tapas, funky bars, quirky characters, soulful music, religious enthusiasm, and alluring street art, all amidst a backdrop of rich history—the royal palace, the cathedral, the Jewish quarter, and so much more. Before I continue, you may be … More Spanish Honeymoon: Sauntering in Sevilla
Granada, Spanish for “pomegranate,” is a charming city, with the old town nestled against the hillside of the spectacular Alhambra palace. Pomegranates grace the heraldry of the city, from the signage to the sewer caps, and dangle from trees on boulevard medians. Cobblestone alleyways wind around shops and taverns and eateries. Moorish architecture mingles with … More Spanish Honeymoon: Granada Getaway
In the light of day, the stateliness of Madrid shone more brightly than the night before. The buildings stood proud and tall, presiding over the boulevards like high-ranking dignitaries. Statues abounded, not only in public spaces, but also perched atop buildings. As EZ and I strolled through the city, I paid my respects to a … More Spanish Honeymoon: A Day in Madrid
