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A Year In Fez: Holidays in Europe
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Monday, January 3, 2011. Icecaps on the Spree River, running through Berlin. I decided to take advantage of the cheap Ryan Air flights to Europe and spent the holidays in Berlin, Warsaw, and Bologna. I traveled with another American who teaches in Fez, and the two of us enjoyed lots of delicious food (including a good share of pork), drinks (anything alcoholic will do), and Christmas cheer - all things that are hard to get in Morocco. Brandenburger Tor, central Berlin, with Christmas tree. Subscribe to: ...
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A Year In Fez: An Almohad legacy
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Saturday, January 29, 2011. Detail of a pattern on a minaret. This abstract floral motif I have noticed repeatedly throughout the Fez Medina in varying forms and materials. The diamond-shaped meshing became a classic in the Al-Andalus region of Morocco and Southern Spain during the Almohad Dynasty around the 13the century. The most famous examples of its usage are the three 'sister' mosques, the Koutoubia. In Marrakesh, the Giralda. In Sevilla, and the Tour Hassan. Minaret in the Andalusian quarter of Fez.
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A Year In Fez: hijab fashion
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Saturday, May 21, 2011. Long rectangular scarf wrapped around the head three times with a 'flower' embellishment on the side. Style to wear with earrings. I also have a 'bonnet' on underneath which allows the scarf to sit back further on the head. Really nice from the back. Large square scarf with pin attached to knot for embellishment. One of my scarves with fringe. One long rectangular scarf of 2 colors faded into one another. Two scarves wrapped around each other. Beautiful scarves - and model! The vi...
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A Year In Fez: Mihrab
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Sunday, August 21, 2011. Mihrab in the Bou Inania madersa in Fez. Is an important element in Islamic architecture. It is a semi-circular niche located in the. Wall of a mosque. Meaning 'direction' in Arabic, refers to the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, towards which Muslims pray their five daily prayers. Mihrab in the Tin Mal mosque, in Southern Morocco. Mihrab in the Great Mosque/Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Click on the picture to enlarge.
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A Year In Fez: The Minaret
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Monday, September 5, 2011. Sketch of a minaret in Tafraoute. The minaret, or منارة. In Arabic, meaning 'lighthouse' or 'beacon', is the most distinguishing feature of the mosque. It is used for the. Or Call to prayer, and is made up of a base, shaft and gallery, which is often decorated. Zellij tiles cover this octagonal minaret. From Tetouan, in the north. The majority of the minarets in Morocco are simple and square in shape, like this one ( above, left). The bar to the left of the spire marks the.
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A Year In Fez: Back in Fez
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Monday, January 3, 2011. Laundry out to dry on my rooftop. I was welcomed back to Fez by a big sun and temperatures of about 30 degrees warmer than in Europe. There's nothing more satisfying than hanging your hard-worked, hand-washed laundry to dry out in the sun. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Click on the picture to enlarge. Other Blogs I like. Devon Industry: My Mid-Afternoon Daydream. THE VIEW FROM FEZ. Simple template. Powered by Blogger.
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A Year In Fez: An Artisan Paradise
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Monday, January 10, 2011. The Funduq I have been measuring and studying for the past few weeks has come to symbolize much of how I see Fez as a city: in constant flux. Each time I visit, there is a flurry of activity within the 60 or so artisan workshops. Leather slippers, intricately embroidered belts, guys drinking mint tea, a donkey waiting in the courtyard to deliver supplies; these are just a few things I find. I cant wait to see it myself. January 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM. January 12, 2011 at 1:31 AM.
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Mural Studio: A World Safari
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Monday, August 20, 2007. I had too much fun with this mural - painting what are some of my favorite subjects.animals, of course. This client was interested in having all of the continents wrapping around the room with animals representing each place painted large and friendly for their baby's room. I managed to fit a lot in. An adorable panda bear cozies up to some bamboo in Asia. Antarctica with a penguin standing at attention. A polar bear glances over at you from the ice of the arctic. This is also a ...
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Mural Studio: A Gondola Ride Through Venice
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Thursday, August 9, 2007. A Gondola Ride Through Venice. A full view of the mural. Another view of the gondolas and the square. The gorgeous street lamps. A zoom in on the water, the architecture, and the boats in the canals. The mural in process - day 3 of work. Before the mural: an empty space in the dining room begging for a view on Venice. Posted by My Mid-Afternoon Daydream. Wow Devon this is my favorite of all your work! Of course Venice is one of my favorite places, so I'm biased. This is also a p...
