This Casa Voyageurs Train Station looks very familiar.
We arrived here in Casablanca six weeks ago . .
We departed from here to go to Marrakesh . .
We arrived here in Casablanca six weeks ago . .
We departed from here to go to Marrakesh . .
We return here via Rabat ( current Capital and 4th Imperial City )
. . ( after two weeks in southern Spain ) . .
. . ( after two weeks in southern Spain ) . .
Tomorrow from here to Casa's airport . . we head home
We spend a chunk of this last day taking the tram's one line
out to Casa's coastal suburbs
Ain Diab - Anfa
Many young people crowd onto the cars planning to spend the evening near the water
Temperature has dropped considerably since we arrived late September
. . a reminder that we're north of the Equator and
Winter is on its' way
Horse - riding is popular on the sand as are some net games and a few balls.
But it's generally a meeting place to .. hang out and .. visit ("be with")
.. before dark and .. before dinner
We decide to get a bite to eat
while watching the sun set behind stormy clouds.
Like Rabat, Casa had rain yesterday . .
and it looks like there's more to come
Unlike the others, we take an early tram back into town
.. hoping to get some sleep
since we have an extra early plane Departure tomorrow morning
At 2:30 a.m. we still toss and turn,
so decide to close up our two roller bags and head toward the station.
Our building is being remodeled ..
Someone has evidently been appointed to help us find our way out
since lighting will be minimal. We appreciate the thoughtful gesture.
We walk by moonlight about 10 minutes to the station.
The streets are empty
About 3 a.m. we're inside.
A few bodies are curled up sleeping on the floor or in chairs.
No one is on duty . . good thing we got our tickets yesterday.
The counters are vacant and quiet
Many Clocks .. each one states a different time
Since our flight leaves at 7 a.m.
the 6:07 train won't get us to the airport in time . .
( we noticed that yesterday )
We'll have to catch the first train of the day . . 4:40
Nearer that time the Security man or ticket taker
will likely be awake and ready for work . .
The platform clock seems to know what's going on . .
We have many hours of SIT ahead of us today . .
Pacing this plank seems like a good idea.
We aren't the only ones needing a few horizontal 'winks' . .
Again . . through . . Security Clearance
( We should have kept track of the total number of times we've done this )
. . A necessary nuisance
Our Return Flight home includes Plane Changes in Paris, then over the Atlantic
to Atlanta to re - check our bags .. before re - boarding to head west.
On the French Tarmac ready to lift - off . . an emergency
in the back of the plane
brings everything to a halt. We need to be re - gated.
The aisles get busy with . Firemen . Police . Stretcher . Oxygen Mask
Silent passengers are relieved only that it does not seem to be .. terrorism.
And we're whispering "Better now .. than mid - flight !"
An older woman is deemed unable to fly.
Her 2 friends decide to get off with her.
Cargo has to be un - loaded to find their luggage.
About 2 Hours later .. we're ready for Departure
Most transfer passengers have now missed their connecting flight upon arrival in Atlanta.
Delta took the hit .. handing out Vouchers for Dinner . Hotel . Breakfast ( & transportation ).
We were able to help young twin males from Granada ( minimal English )
jump through the hoops with assurances no monies were due ..
They would have free shuttle transport to - from ..
in order to catch tomorrow's plane on to their Mexico City destination.
Home safely late November 8.
Within 7 weeks we'll celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas ..
while we simultaneously UN - pack and then RE - pack ..
preparing to fly British Air to South Africa ..
starting year 2015 .. in Johannesburg on .. New Year's Day
Rusty and Wrinkles will continue Travel - Posting early January.
Until then, make these days meaningful.
R and Wr
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