Fez, Fes fffffffez

Uh oh... I am getting behind.  Busy day today with no bus time!  We spent the day touring various and sundry sights in Fez... Some religious or architecturally significant, Many of which were in the sprawling Medina (souk).  We also looked at pottery, antiques, carpets, leather and had a true assault of the senses.  Fes is the center of handicrafts in a country that still does things the old fashioned way.  Visually, there are sinister alleys splitting off of sinister alleys... Glad to have a guide even though I love to get lost in these kind of situations.  Enjoy a few pics!

It is good to be king.  This is a palace gate... Amazing handiwork.

Traditional Fes pottery is hand painted by guys like this.  Of course we bought something.  Come over for dinner and you can see!

  

Hand chiseling is another method still in use.  Notice the Hebrew letters.

Need to be skinny to get through some of these alleys!

One of the earliest madrasas (Koranic schools) in the region pretty amazing architecture.

I don't think there were women here... But Ruth is a nice addition to the balcony.

Chaotic scenes at every turn... Difficult to capture on film without being run down by a donkey.

We visited an old caravanasi or fondouk  for carpenters that was really cool.  Carved cedar everywhere.

The tannery.  Vats of pigeon poop and other delights.

I somehow wanted these, but resisted.

Yep, they still use donkeys to transport goods.  Nothing else fits!

Of course... Enjoy the theater of carpet shopping.  You must do it. Everyone in our group is getting at least one carpet except us.  It was a good day for this shop! 

Extra fine quality, I will make you a good price...

Feeling good and having fun!

Until next time

Greg & Ruth