Marrakech Express: A new city

This is an old post, but I wanted to make sure I got it out there.

One of my 101 in 1001 was to visit five new cities, one of those I visited in November, when I arrived in Marrakech, Morocco. I didn’t know what to expect of the city (or really the country), but I was fully prepared to love it.

From the incredible Riad that I stayed in, to my early morning runs, from the twisted alleys of the souks to the giant space that is Jemma el Fna square, Marrakech was everything I hoped. It’s this incredible mix of old world religion, with women wearing head scarves and mosques tucked into every corner, with new world style and extravagance, with bars and stores more posh than I find at home.

If I lived in Europe, I’d be travelling to Marrakech every time there was a seat sale, or long weekend, or I simply needed an escape.

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Blood donation

I did it!!

I finally was able to donate blood. After being deferred many times as a high school kid, I gave up for years. Then I tried again in the fall and was deferred again because I didn’t have enough iron in my blood.

But deferred no more, I am officially a blood donor. It was easy, relatively painless, and I got a cookie and juice box at the end.

The staff treated me so well, and because it was my first time, they were really patient with me explaining what happened next and answering any questions.

I don’t know if I’ll be able to donate as often as the system allows, but I will try again!

This helps me to complete another of my 101 in 1001 – one of the goals that is for someone else. 🙂

In case it wasn’t clear I am super excited and happy about this!

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