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At a souk in the Medina of Marrakesh. (Mom, I promise I did not see the "no photo" sign until much later! Not that this would have stopped you from taking a picture!) Update: No newsletter or word-a-day, on Monday. I'll be in Avignon, chez le plasticien, or plastic surgeon. Wish me luck (it's only a consultation, following the skin scare). Also, wish Jean-Marc & … Continue reading vexer

Trajet: Drivers, travelling in Morocco, and the road to Marrakesh

In contrast to the chaos in today's story, we'll begin with a peaceful glimpse of Morocco. Read on, now, for another 'picture'! (Photo taken two years ago, on a family trip.) le trajet (trah jay)     : trip, journey In books: French Demystified…simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student. Order your copy here. Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc Download MP3 or Wav file … Continue reading Trajet: Drivers, travelling in Morocco, and the road to Marrakesh

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The Picture of Grace. Moroccan women are beautiful!, my husband tells me. In 15 years of marriage, this is the first time he has said the unsayable, done the undo-able (admired another woman from afar… whilst I was "a-near"). But because he spoke the truth, I could not clobber him for it. French Word-A-Day @ Twitter!  Here in France, my doctor says, we have a … Continue reading objectif