Learning the Ropes on the First Day: When my husband and I first arrived to stay in a lovely little riad in the Medina of Marrakech, we were like lambs to slaughter in the local markets. We were…
Source: Shopping in the Souks of Marrakech, Morocco by Shelley Robinson
Five Times a Day: One of the things that moved me greatly when we were visiting Marrakech was the call to prayer known as the “Adhan” in Arabic. The Muezzin (the religious official wh…
Observations about Can and Can’t People: Before I discuss my thoughts on travelling solo, there seems to be, for me, a key philosophical premise behind why people travel on their own, and wh…
Source: Yes, Travelling Solo is Possible by Shelley Robinson
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Walking the Stage My son recently graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Watching him cross the stage was a huge relief to me for a number of reasons, the dominant one being that he a…
Source: Paying for Post-Secondary Education by Shelley Robinson
Crossing Over from 2016 to 2017: As I transition into a new year, I realize that 2016 was challenging for me because this was the first year where I have experimented living very differently than …
Source: On the Other Side of Comfortable by Shelley Robinson
I have spent much of my life wearing many hats, both literally and figuratively. I have never really been fond of them. First of all, they never seemed to feel very comfortable, nor remain on my …
I write this love letter to you, my new husband of one year, to remind you of our age (50 something), and as a result, our collective wisdom (over a hundred years together). Yes, we still have lot…
Video is the best multi-media for capturing a fantastic holiday to Marrakech, Morocco with my husband, Chris. Pictures, sounds and the little clips of our experiences do say far more that me writi…
Source: Exploring Marrakech, Morocco
Welcome aboard! I hope to share my journey, and hear back from other like-minded individuals who are on their own adventures. I love meeting new people.
adventure ahead 