Off and running

Well well well what a hectic week but finally made it to Fes after all I just had the small matter of renting my house in Vejer Spain and clearing out my possessions for a few months at least. Travelling by car with my compadre Hector a Mexican style councillor we drove to Algeciras praying all car paperwork in place. It was a breeze in Algeciras and an hour waiting in line in Morocco nuff said but then it was the motorway down to Asilah only 40 k away. I will say now this town is going to explode big time on the tourist trail cos it has everything. An arty colourful medina although very expensive compared to Fes and less detail but stunning ramparts bordering the Atlantic to watch the sun go down. The whole town is under major upgrading from houses to public gardens and spaces and the people are chilled and friendly. We started as we meant to go on checking out houses with a local guy some rubbish and expensive but found plots with new build potential just outside medina. All good knowledge to be filed away for future reference once Fes project is underway. Next stop an hour away south was Moulay Bousselam which caused Hectors jaw to drop on viewing an incredible lake with bird sanctuary at entrance to the town followed by the Atlantic breakers on an immaculate beach and not a european in sight it was breathtaking. Property already expensive as it is retreat for rich Moroccans and beach house have stunning views but property bordering the lake demands further investigation. Finally we tore ourselves away for trip to Fes to see the architect that afternoon. Quick visit there as he said revise the plans to new spec he will draw them up and the buiders will start the following day as all permissions now in place so Mernissi house is GO!!!