Hola Diego, thank you for your kind comments but are you sure about the spellings? If you look at the picture I took of the Berber guest house, the sign on the side of the building is visible and clearly says "Armed" -- ?
Well, my Moroccan map called Jbel Toubkal 1:50000 shows Around and I've seen it written either as Aremd (many of my books in French and English), Armd (Google Maps) and Armed (your pic). I don't know what more to say...
Well I was too sleepy last night to make the changes but I think I have them all now. I think the name of the town probably doesn't translate phonetically into western languages very well. When I lived in Japan I had people spell my name many different ways in Japanese because there wasn't a clear phonetic translation. Anyway, I think people will get understand the name, regardless.
When their own sign says " Armed " in their own town ( along with numerous Google inquires like this -
dar-imouzzar.com/treks.htm ), that tells me it's " Armed ".
Hi Dragger, Hi Craig, What a great report, the scenery is great and the accomodations, huts and food look, well exotic. Thanks for posting this. It's indeed a much smaller world these days. Cheers to you both.
Thank you for sharing this here....I loved your story..That part of the world is beautiful! I love how the Mules wear those gorgeous colorful blankets.
I would love to one day see such a different culture and way of life...That sweet mint tea sounds delicious.
Just beautiful!
Thanks for your kind comments, Madeintahoe! It was beautiful. I hope we can go back again someday. If you ever get the chance to go, I highly recommend it. :)
Yes, it's a tough call! The food was great, the hiking was fantastic, the scenery and culture was fascinating -- but the best part was getting to know others from a completely different culture who loved the mountains as much as we all do. :)
I'd be extremely interested to know how it's prepared. Thanks for the great post. I'd love to go to Africa some time. It is hard to not judge despite being notoriously sick in a new country. I admire you for that.
I know! We've been Googling "Berber Soup" ever since we've returned but can't find a satisfactory recipe -- nothing sounds quite like what we had. It's funny, when you're back from a trip, doesn't it seem like all the bad things just melt away, leaving only the good memories? :)
Diego Sahagún - May 29, 2010 8:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Two little errorsIt's a nice trip report but I've noticed at leas two errors. It's Neltner (not Nelner) and Aremd (not Armed).
Gracias
Dragger - May 29, 2010 10:36 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Two little errorsHola Diego, thank you for your kind comments but are you sure about the spellings? If you look at the picture I took of the Berber guest house, the sign on the side of the building is visible and clearly says "Armed" -- ?
Diego Sahagún - May 30, 2010 6:30 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Two little errorsWell, my Moroccan map called Jbel Toubkal 1:50000 shows Around and I've seen it written either as Aremd (many of my books in French and English), Armd (Google Maps) and Armed (your pic). I don't know what more to say...
By the way, "roches" mean rocks.
Why haven't you corrected Nelner for Neltner?
Dragger - May 30, 2010 9:29 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Two little errorsWell I was too sleepy last night to make the changes but I think I have them all now. I think the name of the town probably doesn't translate phonetically into western languages very well. When I lived in Japan I had people spell my name many different ways in Japanese because there wasn't a clear phonetic translation. Anyway, I think people will get understand the name, regardless.
Craig Peer - May 30, 2010 9:36 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Two little errorsWhen their own sign says " Armed " in their own town ( along with numerous Google inquires like this -
dar-imouzzar.com/treks.htm ), that tells me it's " Armed ".
Diego Sahagún - May 30, 2010 11:44 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Two little errorsCraig, that's the name of an "aubergue" (inn). I've slept in that village and I know what I'm talking about:
http://atlasamoude.creation-website.com/index.php?pgid=45740
lcarreau - May 30, 2010 9:59 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Two little errors ..When I went to the Philippines, everybody in the cities were "armed."
But, what the hell did I care? The food and beer were good, and
that's all that absolutely mattered, for crying out loud !!!
And, everybody had a smile on their face ..
asmrz - May 30, 2010 2:14 pm - Voted 10/10
what a wonderful tripHi Dragger, Hi Craig, What a great report, the scenery is great and the accomodations, huts and food look, well exotic. Thanks for posting this. It's indeed a much smaller world these days. Cheers to you both.
Dragger - May 30, 2010 5:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: what a wonderful tripThank you very much Alois! If you've never been, it's an incredible place to visit. :)
madeintahoe - Jun 1, 2010 11:58 am - Voted 10/10
Beautiful CountryThank you for sharing this here....I loved your story..That part of the world is beautiful! I love how the Mules wear those gorgeous colorful blankets.
I would love to one day see such a different culture and way of life...That sweet mint tea sounds delicious.
Just beautiful!
Dragger - Jun 5, 2010 9:54 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Beautiful CountryThanks for your kind comments, Madeintahoe! It was beautiful. I hope we can go back again someday. If you ever get the chance to go, I highly recommend it. :)
Blair - Jun 1, 2010 8:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Great stuff!Sound and looks like such a real cool experience! Would like to go there myself one day, Thanks for sharing your awesome trip!
Dragger - Jun 5, 2010 9:55 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great stuff!Thanks Blair, you should have a go at it sometime!
Dragger - Jun 5, 2010 9:56 am - Hasn't voted
Re: What was better?Yes, it's a tough call! The food was great, the hiking was fantastic, the scenery and culture was fascinating -- but the best part was getting to know others from a completely different culture who loved the mountains as much as we all do. :)
gordonye - Jun 3, 2010 3:04 am - Hasn't voted
WowGood for you and Craig to have experienced this amazing trip! Thanks for sharing, Dragger.
Dragger - Jun 5, 2010 9:57 am - Hasn't voted
Re: WowThanks for your kind words Gordon!
maverick - Jun 4, 2010 2:59 pm - Voted 10/10
berber soupI'd be extremely interested to know how it's prepared. Thanks for the great post. I'd love to go to Africa some time. It is hard to not judge despite being notoriously sick in a new country. I admire you for that.
Dragger - Jun 5, 2010 9:59 am - Hasn't voted
Re: berber soupI know! We've been Googling "Berber Soup" ever since we've returned but can't find a satisfactory recipe -- nothing sounds quite like what we had. It's funny, when you're back from a trip, doesn't it seem like all the bad things just melt away, leaving only the good memories? :)