The Hershey Squirts, Montazuma's Revenge, The Trots.....

Brian has had all of those today. Yes, the sickness has hit. Unfortunately Brian has not been feeling well for the past 24 hours. Diarrhea along with a fever, chills and drenching sweat....not too fun and, check out the toilet we're using. We call it "the hole". There is no toilet paper, squating is required, and then you pour a bucket of water down "the hole" (and maybe a bit on your ankles too) to clean everything.

We spent a quiet day on the beach today. It was interesting to observe all the people here. There are many tourists that have come from Europe to spend time in the resorts and on the beach....all strutting their European stuff...and beside them are the local Muslim women dressed from head to toe even on the beach. The contrast really makes you think. We had another great meal again tonight. Moroccains know how to eat well and how to treat their guests. Most people here are very friendly and eagre to please. The young men are quite eagre to please me as well when I am not with Brian for a moment. I get quite the attention and a couple, "come with me's". When I say no, they say, "why not?"

Our time here is almost done. We've almost seen one country with 10 more to go. We are looking forward to our travels to Mauritania although we are a bit nervous about going. We're already quite excited to travel to an English speaking country. We're off to the desert tomorrow night. We take a 19 hour bus ride to the last town in the south of Morroco before heading into Mauritania. Should be an adventure because no buses run the last 350 km across the Western Sahara.

We thought of all of you at home as the sun set here today. It's neat to think that the same sun that warms us here is still shining at home while it goes down here.