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Cactus Flower - Marrakech Morocco

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      My daughter has suddenly become very interested in cacti. She bought this lovely little one recently and to all our suprise it produced this gorgeous flower.

Eventful Weekend in Marrakech

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      As you all are probably aware we have had a difficult time recently in Morocco. With all the problems going on in the Arab world we felt lucky to have avoided that in Morocco. Guests were also relieved when they emailed us to be told that everything was calm and fine in Marrakech. The weekend started with a devstating call to say that a gas bottle had exploded in the Cafe Argana we all hoped and prayed everyone was ok and that it wasn't a bomb. The news quickly came through that our worst fears were a reality. The King, medical team and police thankfully acted very fast. I sat on the sofa when I got home watching the awful coverage on all news channels. Strange to get full detailed coverage from the US when you are sitting in Marrakech. In that afternoon I felt like the sunny paradise I live in had been taken from me in a single moment and dreadfully sad for the victims of this ignorant, cowardly act probably in the name of God. I know 100% that God is not about killing your