We just left Essaouira by bus yesterday, arriving in Marrakech to 106 degree heat. Luckily, the humidity is low so it only felt like 105. Essaouira was really great.  We explored the old city walls along the ocean that were built hundreds of years ago to defend the city. It’s nickname is “Wind City” and we could see why. Frances thought it should be called “Cat City”. We stayed in a Riad (traditional Moroccan house) in the Medina (the walled part of the old city) with it’s maze of little streets – no cars allowed. It was a nice change after the traffic in Barcelona and Paris. We also got to ride camels, although Frances thought they were a little too tall. We ate camel meat and pigeon – even Thomas and Frances. We just happened to be here during the start of Africa’s biggest world music festival. The video shows some of the parade that marks the start of the festival. Hope everyone is well – we’re staying that way so far.