54 Days on the Moon

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And the last photos as we return to the Moon.




And the walk back from the Terminal. The little white speck is the Moon.

 

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Back at the ship and a bit of a rest before trivia. Unfortunately bombed out at trivia so no points. I'm in mourning.
Much better luck at golf. A tie for second in a remarkable turnaround. After 2 holes was quite a way behind the leader. Was in a tie for fourth with 2 others. On the last hole the three of us all had a hole in one but only 1 fellow in front of us didn't crash and burn so second it was.

Getting into cruise mode again. A routine of waking early, shower or bath then breakfast in the Arts cafe. Then time to get ready for an excursion. Tangier today.

 

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Now we printed out all the excursions we have on this cruise but didn't notice restaurant bookings weren't included. Thought no worries we can go to the MySilversea website and find out. When we first tried to access it had been taken down as other people's bookings could appear. When we could access it it doesn't have your activities for the current cruise only future cruises. So we checked with the Receptoion desk after we came back from our excursion to find out we had a reservation for La Terraza booked for tonight. But they can only access the bookings for the first 10 day segment and we are on for 5 segments and 54 days.

So to La Terraza. First the menu. The lights were not in a good position for photos but here it is.

 

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First as usual the Antipasti plate.


Then the lovely bread basket with garlic.


Mrsdrron had the white wine of the night a Pinot Grigio and I the Italian red both were quite satisfactory.



Service was a little slow at first but once our order was in no problems at all. Quick,efficient and enjoyable.

 

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Mrsdrron started with the Carpaccio and I the Penne. Both good.










I then had the tomato soup. It was good but not as good as on our last cruise on the Dawn.



For mains Mrsdrron had the Pappardelle with duck ragu excellent. I had the veal chop. Just a little dry.









For sweets Mrsdrronhad the Babba Rhum and I some Gorganzola. My menu didn't have it on but Mrsdrron's did. Fortunately hers was the right menu.






An enjoyable night.
We were both very tired so back to the room. Before 10 minutes elapsed mrsdrron was fast asleep.

 

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Awoke on Friday morning steaming in to Tangier.

Once again smog but not nearly as bad as Casablanca.

 

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Only 1 naval vessel in port but a constant stream of ferries.




Even hop on hop off busses waiting.


We felt Tangier was a much nicer place than Casablanca.

 

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Now on the drive to Tetouan.


The high speed train.




The train line obviously built for the high speed train.



I certainly hadn't expected the countryside to be so green and productive.

 

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Lots of pottery in this area.

 

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A dam for Tetouan.








And a comfort stop at the hotel La Paloma on the outskirts of Tetouan.



A nice looking restaurant which for Ramadan does a buffet for 120 dirhams (US12).

 

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We continue on to Tetouan.

 

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We were let off the bus at the main square.







That is the Catholic Church. We then walked up to the Medina/ the old town.

 

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Unfortunately my foot drop plus balance problems let me down again. Fortunately only a very minor graze on my left hand so no worries.

 

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Now into the Medina itself.












Although it was Friday and Ramadan some shops and stalls were open.

 

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Lots of live chickens with some recently deceased. Saw 2 women haggling over cost and they settled on 1 chicken after it was weighed. A quick twist of the neck followed by a knife to the throat and all the noise ceased.

 

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Glad this was a guided tour. Would be so easy to get lost in here.




Then we came to a large open square.










It was a royal palace.

 

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They have all the famous brands here.







And a post fast Ramadan sweet. Lots of sugar.




Great electrical wiring.

 

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We then went to a synagogue. The guide told us there were 2 operating synagogues here for 9 Jews. There used to be 12000. However when we entered the elder told us now only 8.

 

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The synagogues electrical wiring.

And a 6 pointed star in floor tiles.






A silk shop.

 

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Lots of different organs.