#goulmima

[thinkingimages]

Goulmima, Tafilalet Region  Young Woman in White mahJ. (Adagp, Paris, 2020)

Paris exhibition sheds light on the now-departed Jews of Morocco 

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[freswe]

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[ordinary-wonder]

A lovely mountain drive through the high plateaus of the Atlas Mountains

Sometimes, it’s nice to just get in a car and take a mountain drive. There’s nothing like the freedom to explore an area at one’s own pace, stopping at scenic viewpoints, lunching at an out of the way café, eating pomegranates while watching the sunset, or hanging out with shepherds watering their sheep.

Unfortunately, Peace Corps has very strict rules prohibiting volunteers operating motor vehicles. So, what’s a volunteer to do? Befriend French volunteers!

In our site, there are two amazing young women, Lucie Lou and Magali, who work with several local organizations on behalf of the French government. Thankfully, they are required to observe much looser guidelines and are actually provided an allowance to cover car rental. So, Noa and I spent the day driving through small villages amidst the Atlas Mountains.

Farms surround an older mosque.

Passing through Todgha Gorge, the road opens up into high plains that lie between mountain ranges. The ancient geology is breathtaking. It being a relatively low-traffic area, bridges are rare, so nearly a dozen times we needed to ford a flowing river.

In many respects, it reminded me of the Grand Canyon, but to be honest, it was even more beautiful. In part, I think, is the fact that people live here within this ancient landscape, whereas the Grand Canyon sits distant and removed from human habitation.Like so many beautiful things in America, there is an underlying expectation to “look, but don’t touch.” 

Sponsored by “The American People”

At one point, closer toward Goulmima, we came across an irrigation projects being built in coordination with, and sponsored by, the “American People (note the sign).

Below are additional photos from our outing.

Ornate minaret

High plains farming

High plains farming

Shepherds

Sponsored by “The American People”

High plains farming

High plains farming

Hanging out with friends

Another river crossing

Fording one of the many river crossings

A happy family

A Mountain Drive Sometimes, it's nice to just get in a car and take a mountain drive. There's nothing like the freedom to explore an area at one's own pace, stopping at scenic viewpoints, lunching at an out of the way café, eating pomegranates while watching the sunset, or hanging out with shepherds watering their sheep.

[zackbentv]

Cant see my face. I knooow. But it was a fantastic new experience. #dinnerinthemoutains #dinnerNdrinks #dinner #tajine #goulmima #meat #potatoes #olives

[m0ose-idiot]

GOSH THESE DOGS HAVE A NICE HOUSE

[m0ose-idiot]

The humans have been working pretty hard, but if we're being honest, it is me, the moose, who is leading the way

[m0ose-idiot]

Hanging in the Sahara because that’s how I roll these days. The camel is intimidated by my Smell because it is awesome. The kid and I are best friends because I am awesome. Little dude is pretty good himself - he got to piddle all over the humans and even wiped some poo on them and they still thought he was cute. Gotta find out how he does it!!

[marokko-meineperle]