tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57576712012-02-16T12:46:11.509ZNotes from the Madhouse: UPDATE ~ Melting in Morocco The Djinn is back in the bottleOscarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15626139872663986564noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757671.post-66157075596394822442011-06-27T06:54:00.004Z2011-06-27T07:05:19.558Z

Bordeaux... my favourite place to hang out http://bordeauxterrace.blogspot.com/ Morocco - especially Fez ~ all the latest gossip http://riadzany.blogspot.com/Stay in touch http://twitter.com/#!/theviewfromfez And on Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/IbnWarraq

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It doesn't matter if you are coming back from a war zone or a business trip - sometimes you just want perfect peace and quiet. When you get that plus fine wine and food - you know you are in Lalinde! Click on Link: Chateau Lalinde : The perfect venue for your eventRelocation Orientation in France

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The Canal de Lalinde is probably one of the best little gems of the Dordogne River.Because the stretch of river that passes Lalinde is the only part of the Dordogne River which, due to a natural stone weir and three rapids, the Gratusse, the Gratussou and the Grand Thoret is too shallow for boat traffic -- and in particular the gabares flat bottomed boats that used to transport goods from the

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La Terrasse à Bordeaux is one of the relatively few apartments available for holiday rental in the heart of the ancient and historic centre of Bordeaux. More than that, it is the only apartment for rent I know of that has a wonderful terrace large enough to dine on or simply take in the fabulous view of the river, the ancient Porte de Bourgogne and Napoleon's Pont de Pierre - the bridge that took

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Just a quick note. One of our friends lost three of his staff and the client they were guarding in the latest shooing incident. Zak is fine and Gordon has headed to Croatia and then New York for the funerals.I'll be back in Iraq as soon as I can get a flight organised. Hopefully the "rug".The yanks are as jittery as all hell, so (Brian) I will take your advice with all things!If all goes well I

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Cloudstreet - killer duo slay the crowdsThe New Year saw me back in Australia from a long trip through Somalia ( no, this time I did not get shot, but, as I didn't shoot anyone, my pay was docked), Mauritania ( no hassle and no broken bones) and on to Morocco to visit my old friends Zany and Samir who had just completed their fabulous restoration project and written two books ( that is one each).

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Just how hot are this pair? Red hot! Women in Docs have a new album out Red Wine and Postcards - and it is a ripper! You can find out about this superb duo here: Women in Docs.And where can you get blown away?JANUARYTASMANIA19 - 21 Jan, Tamar Valley Folk Festival, Tamar Valley, TASILLAWARRA25 - 28 Jan, Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli SHowgrounds, Bulli, NSWFEBRUARYBRISBANE2 & 3 Feb, Judith Wright

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"Rather than demonising Islamic terrorism, particularly Palestinian, McCutcheon opens a window into their desperate situation. This may well be the way forward in spy thrillers."The reviews have started to come in for The Cobbler's Apprentice - the thriller with large sections set in Morocco and particularly in the Medina of Fez.Jeff Popple, writing in the Canberra Times says: The best of the

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A great post if you are buying property in Morocco. THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Buying property in Morocco - Essential Reading.

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Am visiting Samir and Zany. Wonderful weather, great food and wine - pity that the place is a building site...

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The intrepid duo have saddled up their Boeing 747 Donkey and are in the air as your read this.

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The first big decision in Morocco will be - which donkey? The trouble is we are not sure if we are a one or two donkey family. What model to choose? With the rising worldwide prices of oats, can we afford a four-leg drive? Or should we go for a cheaper oat-saving two-leg version. As the world heads towards what the pessimists are calling "peak oats", we certainly want to move to a more

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Yes folks we have gone down market! The price of hotels in Dubai is astronomical... but, a certain ferret like person has sniffed out THE EUREKA HOTEL. Where with a gin and tonic one can sit beside the pool......and marvel at the wonderful site of well dressed swimmers.

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If anyone has their mobile number in the UK, could they email it to me?While you are doing that, have a listen here: A LITTLE TEASE!

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Tuesday evening Samir and Zany head to Dubai where they will stay for a couple of days to get rid of jet lag before flying on to Casablanca. On the 5th of May they will stay overnight in Rabat. On the 6th they take the train for Fes and finally home to Riad Zany.There is a farewell sauna party on this Sunday to make sure they go off clean and well fed!I will attempt to keep you up to speed about

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As recorded in a previous post - Cloudstreet are heading back to the UK for another huge tour. The lastest reviews mean they will get a welcome even warmer than the last one. We wish them well."The Find of the Festival"(Fylde Festival)___"…a delightful duo who not only inspire one another but put an indelible smile on the faces of their audiences. Strong harmonies, side-splitting stories and

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SUZANNA CLARKE IN EUROPE!The award winning photographer is to give only one workshop this year in France. The venue is the famous Chateau Lalinde and the day is expected to be a sell out!LET YOUR PICTURES TELL THE STORYJoin Suzanna Clarke for a day as we take some intriguing images of the picturesque region we live in. Learn how to create images that are both works of art and communicate the

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February 2006 - There and Back Again It's been a while since our last update and so we have lots to catch up on. This is what we've been up to since September last year, when we were still in the UK, enjoying the touring and another Summer full of sunshine. 1. October After a run of folk

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Chinese president starts official visit to Morocco.Chinese President Hu Jintao began an official visit to Morocco on Monday (24 April). The first visit by a top Chinese leader to Morocco this century will included talks with HM King Mohammed VI and the signing of several agreements concerning co-operation on trade, culture, medicine and health between the two governments.HM King Mohammed VI,

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Writing in Literarti, Oscar had this to say.For my money, one of the best things McCutcheon has written. Here's what the publishers and reviewers had to say.The first of September was a special day for schoolchildren in Beslan, traditionally celebrated as the ‘Day of Knowledge’. But after September 2004 the day would be remembered for all the wrong reasons, when a group of terrorists took

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Fes, which duelled with Marrakech for centuries for primacy in the Arabic Morocco state, is less comfortable than its rival, which is not to say that our stay there was bereft of modest luxury. We put up in a splendid riad called La Maison Bleue in rooms hardly changed since the owner’s grandmother lived in them. Dinner was served in the covered courtyard to the accompaniment of live Moroccan

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Update will follow sometime this weekend. Cheers.

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What do you think Rastas? Is this not the best ever?

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Great new Look, Mr Oscar!

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Latest format

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Pleasure to have you here. The latest version is now posted.

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zdrastvoye!

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