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The Centre of the World
5 Feb 2025

The Centre of the World

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

We leave Morocco today and fly to the small African nation of São Tomé and Principe. What? Where? You ask!

Click the end of the rainbow to find it.

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Morocco, Fez, Rabat, Casablanca
Fez Happens
3 Feb 2025

Fez Happens

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 3

The people of Fez worship “God, Country, King”, in that order.

Click on the motto of the Kingdom of Morocco for details….

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Morocco, Fez, Islam, Tannery, University
What’s Not to Love
2 Feb 2025

What’s Not to Love

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 7

We crossed a few things off the Bucket List today.

Click on either camel for details.

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Merzouga, Morocco, Antimony, Camel, Berber, Bedouin, Ammonite
The Eye of a Needle
1 Feb 2025

The Eye of a Needle

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Tales From Dead Teds | 0

Camel poop is so dry it can be used as fuel immediately after dropping, and other things I learned in the desert.

Click on the handsome beast for more information.

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Merzouga, Morocco, Camel, Desert
Mascara
31 Jan 2025

Mascara

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 0

The mineral ingredient that gives make-up luminescence is mined near Merzouga.

Click on the model for details …

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Bible, Merzouga, Morocco, Cosmetics
Wide and Deep
30 Jan 2025

Wide and Deep

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Science and Reason, Travel | 0

There is more going on in this picture than it seems.

Click on any one of the subjects for details.

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Morocco, Skoura, Kasbah Amridil, Dirham
Noor
29 Jan 2025

Noor

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 2

Two million mirrors mounted on 7000 panels, directing Saharan sunlight at a tower of molten sand.

Click on the Noor Power Station for details….

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Solar, Morocco, Power, Light
Gold, Salt, and Slaves
28 Jan 2025

Gold, Salt, and Slaves

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 2

Ait Benhaddou was a trans-Saharan trading post on the Timbuktu to Marrakesh trail.

Click on the road sign for directions.

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Timbuktu, Morocco, Ait Benhaddou
Doors
27 Jan 2025

Doors

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 4

Hospitality is a religious and cultural requirement of Moroccans.

Turn the key for a warm reception.

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Marrakesh, Morroco
Come With Me to the Casbah
25 Jan 2025

Come With Me to the Casbah

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

Pepe’ le Moco and Pépé le Pew uttered these words to woo the women they loved.

Click on the entrance to the Marrakech casbah and follow Pepe’ and Pépé to their romantic destination.

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Morocco, Medina, Marrakesh, Casbah, Mosque

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  2. Russ Paton on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings26 December 2025

    Thank you, come back in the warmer weather and sit a spell…

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    Thank you for the opportunity to visit this masterpiece, it is absolutely breathtaking.

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    Absolutely amazing all around, Russ. Goodonya.

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    WOW, goodonya, Russ. Well done.

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