On Saturday, some friends and I went to Taza for a brief day trip with the intention of visiting the Tazzeka National Park, walking in the cedar forest and maybe seeing some monkeys. Plans changed when we accidentally went spelunking in the deepest cave in North Africa, Gouffre du Friouato. In fact, this cave is so big, no one knows exactly how far down it goes because it hasn't been explored completely. Though we were slightly underdressed for this adventure, we didn't let it get in the way of finding our inner spelunkers. We didn't get to see the forest of cedars, or the monkeys, but I think after spending three days in Marrakech I've seen enough monkeys and snakes to last me a while.
Going in
View from the bottom
Walking planks across giants pools of water, then holding the guide's hand as he lead us across a 2-inch ledge that separated us from water on the right, and a giant hole on the left
Walking back up the 720 steps to exit the cave after 2 hours inside. We were filthy.When we finally made it out, our driver had lined the inside of the taxi with big sheets of cardboard. We had intended to continue with our adventures, but instead asked to be taken directly back to Fez so we could shower, wash our clothes, and eat. Two hours of hairpin turns down the mountain, listening to the same ear-splitting song over and over, we made it back to the Villa and immediately showered and went to Sicilia's for pizza and spaghetti.
Time in Fez is running out quickly. I still can't believe I've been here almost three months.
B'salama,
Danielle
B'salama,
Danielle
2 comments:
Did it occur to you as you were wandering around in the depths of that huge cave, that some of those formations looked like BACON???
isn't it amazing how you can successfully walk on something like 2 inch planks and have your camera with you? good job doonyaa.
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