January 6, 2004 - page 2

warmth and sun, a stark contrast to the dark, cold, wind, and snow we left behind in Lexington just twelve hours ago.

And in just a few more, we'll be aboard a ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. There is so much history and mystery surrounding the two areas: Andalucia and Morocco. The influences from other cultures, Islamic art, the music, the dancing, and the souks (marketplaces) inspire wonder...and I haven't seen any of them yet!