Au Revoir Maroc

The Last Group Portrait


Morning on the beach near Al Jadida



Casablanca Beach Area 
and Downtown Squares



Had to try it once, paid the price later. 😡







Our last supper together, at Rick’s Cafe
“Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine!”









Here’s lookin’ at you, kid!


Tomorrow: Mid-day flight to Madrid

Hola Madrid!

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