In the Heart of Fes ... Part 2

So we’re back in the Fes medina! 

It’s narrow windings streets make it a great place to get lost for the afternoon. 

Fes is known for it’s authentic leather tanneries. Men work the skins in these big clay basins under a burning sun. Everything is done by hand, the same way it has been for hundreds of years. 

Along with Marrakech, Fes is the heart of Moroccan artisan work. Here you can still find artisans who carry on the precious traditions of crafting objects.
 

The old fortifications hug the city and give the scenery a lot of charm.

Is anyone hungry of a little street snack?

Fes holds one of the king’s Royal Palaces. 

These are probably some of the most luxurious doors I have seen in all of Morocco.  

That’s it for Fes. Next stop… Agadir!

In the Heart of Fes ... Part 1

Hello to all of you! A few weeks ago a got back from yet another trip to Morocco. I’ve been very busy lately so I haven’t had a chance to share my souvenirs with you.

Here is a little journey to Fes… the beautiful Imperial City!

We arrive in Fes and head straight for the old medina. What a storybook scene! If anything, the old medina of Fes truly makes you feel like you have fallen back in time.

What better place to relax then on a fabulous rooftop terrace overlooking the old city.

A chicken tajine with freshly squeezed orange juice …

Hmmm… I think I’ll have the chicken and almond pastilla with mint tea instead!

As you are walking through the narrow dingy alleys where everything looks one millon years old and abbondoned,  don’t be fooled for behind closed doors are hidden amazing homes waiting to be discovered. Fes has many guest houses which they call Riads.

You would never expect what’s inside: fountains, mosaics, an interior courtyard, a rooftop terrace. What a perfect place to unpack our suitcases for a couple of days as we discover Fes.

We got the best room, on the last floor, overlooking the rooftop terrace.  Believe me, the daily hick up the millions of steep stairs were well worth it!

The early bird get the worm… 

or an incredible view of the sunrise over the old medina.

More of incredible Fes to come in Part 2!

Stay tuned for more!

Color, Color, Color!

I have just recently discovered the work of the talented Jessica Colaluca over at Design Seeds.

She brilliantly pulls colors from lovely photographs. 

A daily dose of color inspiration is guaranteed.

Enjoy!

Paris on my window sill

My miniature Ville Lumière. 

Whenever I’m thinking of Paris, all I have to do is look out my window!