Marrakesh – Day 7 – Casablanca

Rise and shine. Today another day-trip to another part of Morocco. I got a 1st class ticket for the train to Casablanca. Standard breakfast at the hotel and then the 10 minute walk to the station. I am a little bit to early for my 8:20 train. Have a little bit over 40 minutes until the train…

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Marrakesh – Day 6 – Atlas mountains

Rise and shine. Early up to get ready for the day trip. I got a mail yesterday when to await the driver (about 8:30 am). Waiting outside in the nice, but still chilling, weather. The Mercedes van arrives 10 minutes early and we are of to a trip collecting all the other 6 passengers at the…

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Marrakesh – Day 5 – Essaouira

Today I will be on the way to Essaouira. A small coastal city, ca. 3 hours by bus. When I bought the tickets, I found out that there is one bus each day, that offers extra comfort for just a small extra fee. Departure is at 9 am, so I can take it easy in…

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Marrakesh – Day 4 – A quiet day

After the long day and the bad end of the day, I tried to sleep in – which of course doesn’t work. So I read a little bit before going to breakfast. No big plans for today. I want to buy my tickets for the bus trip and the train ride this week. The station…

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Marrakesh – Day 3 – Guiding, Geocaching, Gangster

I didn’t need an alarm. I awoke at dawn with the call to prayer. I forgot to close the balcony door. 😀 I just manage to turn around and get another hour before the real alarm goes. After a shower (that flooded the bathroom) I go down to the restaurant for breakfast. The room is…

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Marrakesh – Day 2 – Flight and first evening

Today I have to catch my flight to Marrakesh. The night was cold. Some issue with the AC? Breakfast is simple but enough for me. Checkout and waiting for the bus to take me to the terminal. -2 C outside… brrrr. Looking forward to have some sun. Fast check in, security control no problem and…

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Marrakesh – Day 1 – Trip to Oslo

After a day at work it was time to take my luggage to the airport. Nice to have all your stuff at the office. Not motivated? Take a look at the luggage. Took the bus to the airport. Cold and windy in Norway. No coat, no umbrella – I will not need it in Marrakesh…

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Aotearoa 2018

It is done! 😀 I just got the Ok from my boss to take my holidays around Easter 2018. That was all I needed so get going with the planning for my trip I have saved for a long time. New Zealand is the goal and thanks to the help of the members of the…

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Hong Kong – Day 5 – Lantau Island (Tai O)

Back in the Ngong Ping village I am looking for a way to get down to the fishing village of Tai O. I read on the net, that the public bus service is much cheaper than an organized tour. I just have to find the bus stop and them hope that there is a bus….

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Hong Kong – Day 5 – Lantau Island (Ngong Ping)

Today I stay in Hong Kong. Ok, a small trip is planned, but that should be easy. Breakfast as usual. Then I take the bus to Hong Kong Central station. From here, I can take the metro to the station of Tung Chung. I am early with the hope not to have to cue to…

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