On the way from Fez, we stopped in Volubilis, an excavated Roman city that was the southern most part of the Roman empire from 20 BC to about year 300. And even though I am used to old archeological sites from home, this was very impressive and very well preserved site. I was shocked that it was so publicly accessible and open, uncovered – but then why not? The Romans lived an impressive life there, with huge mansions, fountains, central heating system, sanitation and water system. It really made me wonder where we would be if they kept their empire together a little longer. Well, I guess a while longer.

view of the courthouse

the mosaics are amazing

open air mosaics

Medusa

this was a street among houses

just laying around

out on the ground

I thought they were fake for a while

stork family nesting

by the Arc of Triumph

amazing detail of this pillar

this is the gate of Tangier, start of the city

another mosaic, extremely well preserved

I wish I took a picture of our lunch at the village of  Moulay Idrissi where we all got hooked on Indian soap opera in a restaurant and even tried to predict the end of the dramatic scene.  I realized that soap operas seem to be the same around the world and you don’t need any voice over-  it is all face acting. The international language crossing borders ! #ibmcsc