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Agree. Geiranger is a must in every Fjords itinerary.

I could, though I didn't understand what Kenzie was saying... 😎 @Sunshine3601 Debbie, get well soon 🌷

https://dekloscafe.wordpress.com/ Cafe de Klos And the Keukenhof gardens are a feast to the eyes and soul.

Thank you for your kind words, Graham. The feeling is definitely mutual. DH "knows" you by "the guy from North East England" xx

Correct. The air was much pleasant outside the city. I could have remained near the river for the whole day. It was one of our best moments in the whole trip.

Due to the very heavy heat, we decided for our 2nd day in Marrakech to visit the "neighborhood" (Ourika valley, the Atlas mountains as a background) from the comfort of an air-conditioned car. We arranged for a private driver, who took us for photo ops and also recommended a wonderful "al fresco" restaurant, where we lunched right by the river. On our 3rd and last day in Marrakech, we were lucky that the temps dropped to a "reasonable" 93F 😉 and we visited the Majorelle Garden. The Majorelle Garden is a one-hectare botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It was created by the French Orientalist artist Jacques Majorelle over almost forty years, starting in 1923, and features a Cubist villa designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930s. and took the opportunity to eat a traditional tajin meal at the coffe on site.

+1 , Bonnie @BonTexasNY It is so sad, it seems that lately is almost a daily occurrence...😢

Best wishes on your wedding anniversary. You both look lovely, and your dress is so romantic and beautiful 💕

+ 1 @George C + 1 G & P @grapau27

+ 1 @Ozark_Kid John @Luckynana Maryann, + 3 or 4 or 5 😘 + 1 Definitely, Nancy & Graham @grapau27

Just "winging it".... It seems to me that it's a "gender" thing.... Look at the Netherlands -- it had a "string" of 4 queens, and all their husbands were a "mere" Prince. Now they have a King and his wife is a Queen. Same with Denmark. The late Prince Henrik was so angry not to become a King, that he asked to be buried separately from his [queen] wife ☹️ Queen Victoria's DH was also a "mere" Prince Albert.

It worked, thank you, Sue. It is a big issue here in Israel that your Chief Rabbi was invited to take part in the Coronation, along with other representatives of different faiths. Our first PM, David Ben Gurion, also went a long way on foot in order to participate in W. Churchill's funeral.

The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh. Non-muslims are not allowed to visit. One of the synagogues. It seems that every Jewish Moroccan family had its own synagogue. So many of them. I felt so bad for the horses waiting hours in the scorching weather.

Thank you so much, Dennis. 80% credit due to DH, who is the designated photographer.... I've been known to point him to interesting photo-op, so I'm "allocating" myself a whooping 20% 😉

Congrats to our UK residents (Sue and Graham) for the Coronation tomorrow. Our President and his wife are representing Israel. Direct TV coverage starting at 8am your time. Amazing as Camilla went from "Princess Consort", to "Queen Consort" and finally "Queen Camilla" so smoothly.... @sgmn & @grapau27

+ 1 @ollienbertsmum

@A&L_Ont Well, in Israel is already cinco de mayo, so..... A very happy birthday to Owen 💐

An impressive visit to Madrasa Ben Youssef , which is a historic Islamic school located in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco. Built in the 14th century, this madrasa was once the largest Islamic school in North Africa and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It very much reminded me of Alhambra, Granada, Spain.

Random people in Marrakech Many stands for eating in the main square. They only have numbers. DS1 cautioned us not to even think about eating there... Yours truly checking the "genuine fakes" of Vuitton, among others 😉

First time in recent years that our flight was not full. However, since it was a "lift & shift" from our illness-cancelled flight, I was happy to be given a seat without adding any moneys. Found myself stuck in the middle seat, between a big man who already "marked" his territory, spreading arms and legs, and hubby at the window.... The 3 seats in front of us were free, and I asked the FA if we can move. She said "in a few mins". BUT, a lady seating in the aisle 2 rows from us (her hubby at the other aisle, 2 seats near him free, and her daughter at the window, with a free seat between them) decided that each of her family needs a row for him/herself and just moved in the free row before us.... I politely leaned between the seats and told her that the FA "promised" us the free seats. She started to argue that the seats are not mine, until, luckily, the FA firmly reminded her that they have 6 seats between the 3 of them.... After a few mins we got the OK to move, and it was such a relief.... The "invading" lady went to sleep on 3 seats, while her hubby moved over to his daughter. Peace. BUT, it seems that no travel of us can go smoothly.... The plane landed on time, the computer acknowledged my passport [usually it doesn't], and, having only the carry ons, we made it smoothly to the train station for the 5.29PM direct to Herzliya. After half an hour ride and a short taxi drive from the station, I was hoping to be at home by 6.15PM. It was not to be... At the station we were advised that the direct train is cancelled and we have to switch trains mid-journey. "A mere 7 mins wait" I told hubby, who was already leaning toward a taxi, which I knew will take 2 hours to get us home at this rush hour. After boarding the trains, we slowly understood that "Houston, we have a problem". While landing, we saw a very big fire. Turns out it affected one of the train stops along our way, and lots of stops and trains got cancelled or delayed. Buses were provided free of charge for travelers whose trains were cancelled. Ours did not, but nobody could tell us which platform and which train to take. Lots of confusion, including the train workers themselves. In the end, we boarded a very full train, stood like sardines (Covid anyone? we shall see....) like forever, since the whole schedule was a mess the train moved snail like.... and we made it home.... by 8PM !!! Three whole hours on the road ☹️ On the plus side, pics to come ....

Thank you, just beautiful, I like waterfalls 😊 Moreover, I enjoyed your ballet pics, glad you liked it. I took ballet lessons in my early childhood.

OB, I solemnly promise, for your b'day less than a month away, I'll try my best to congratulate you in proper Italiano 😉

@BonTexasNY ,בוני ,מזל טוב ליום הולדתך מאחלת לך מכל הלב עד מאה ועשרים, עם בריאות טובה וימים מאושרים

75mg is also given here, Graham @grapau27. Might be an European thing…. @BonTexasNY thanks for asking, we’re busy… with only 3 full days in Spain, trying to make the most of it. The late afternoon after we landed (call it a 1/4 day), we passed by the Thyssen museum and noticed that a temporary exposition DH was keen visiting (Lucian Freud) ended the following day. So the dice has fallen— 1st day Thyssen, 2nd day — Toledo, and finally today — the Reina Sofia museum. Turns out this one is closed Tuesdays (after being closed yesterday, along with ALL the others for 1 st of May. Also some markets…. Monday — 1st May, Tuesday — 2 May declared “bank holiday”…. Luckily, it’s a very pleasant (and huge ☹️) city, with many benches along the ways. Our feet are killing us - the Thyssen was a gem, we spent there 4 hours, and then we had the Freud expo, were I gave up my ticket and decided to eat a meal at the museum’s cafeteria, while DH went inside for his 14.00 appointment to Freud. I really wish I had the power feet to continue visiting. Very rich museum. Reminded me of L’hermitage in St. Petersburg. Tomorrow an early call for the flight home. A very long day awaits us. More when I’ll be home.

So grateful to be back in the “civilization” 😁 and rather normal weather… I think the Moroccan government needs to create jobs… security check when entering the airport, then the regular one, several stops where they check again boarding passes (the ones we printed ahead was not good enough, had to wait in line more than an hour to be issued the new ones, takes the fun of traveling with carry ons…) and passport stamps. Madrid airport is HUGE, with several terminals and very busy. The line to taxis was similar to one of the most popular Disney attraction… but very organized and regulated. We finally made it to our amazing hotel, and first impression of Madrid — exactly my kind of city. We spent the late afternoon becoming acquainted with the “neighborhood” and at 10pm the streets, restaurants and cafes were full of people. @Ozark_Kid John & co., @FromSea2ShiningSea Helen & Marty, @Ourusualbeach Ken & Toby — enjoy 😊 @DaniDanielle Marietta & Charlie, heartfelt wishes for your 52th anniversary 🌹🥂