I live about an hour from my parents. If I didn’t have a car, do you think that there would be an alternate method of transportation to visit them? In Morocco, I have several choices. First, the trains, which I love – except during Semana Santa and other major holidays. Second, buses – CTM and Supratours are great. Third, “Grand Taxis” and “Petite Taxis.” Do I have any of those options here? Nooooo. I’d love to pack my train case for a long weekend, put together a box of cookies, and take the train up to Mount Vernon. It used to go there, you know. Before the auto lobbyists destroyed the country, that is.
This is my train case, it’s a vintage Schwayder Samsonite from the 1940′s. It keeps my sewing stuff organized for now.
Maryam in Marrakesh
October 27, 2006 at 4:26 am
I must say that trains here in Morocco are absolutely fantastic. So sorry you live in the US;-)
Maryam in Marrakesh
October 29, 2006 at 8:27 pm
Liosliath, I am tagging you on my blog on Monday and so make sure you come visit.
Cat In Rabat
October 30, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Canada has been effectively ruined by car lobbyists as well. Trains are pretty much a thing of the past except for the cross-Canada corridor. Buses aren’t bad but are expensive considering that they’re – well, buses.
By the way, love your new masthead!