20th Anniversary Dream Trip Contest

Great Travel Moment

It was a pleasant February day in Marrakech. The souk was filled with eager tourists making their way through the narrow and winding passage ways that lead to endless Moroccan treasures such as colorful rugs, interesting lanterns, and a plethora of exotic spices. The scent of the air had a delicious and captivating aroma of a mysterious and not often explored culture. I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of this beautiful old woman who was resting inconspicuously on a stoop outside of a building that lined the narrow street that I was exploring. Everything she didn't say surpassed the language barrier and piqued my curiosity and fascination with this exotic culture. Her eyes spoke a thousand words. I found my own treasure on this particular day in the embodiment of a culture revealed by this one woman that I was anxious to know more about.