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Sara: The World Traveling Ceratopsian


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Today, Sara has been introduced to Her Majesty, the Queen Tidgy. 

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But then Sara must have said the right words...................

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And the two of them soon became quite chatty.

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Tomorrow they're playing a round of golf together.

 

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The round of golf took a bit longer than expected. 

About four days longer. 

But in the last couple of days we got a chance to visit some places in Fes medina.

wifey is helping Sara in some of these pictures. 

This first photo is one of the gates leading into our walled city; Bab Boujloud. The blue and white tiles are the colours of Fes, the other side of the gate is green and white representing the colours of Islam. 

Notice also the sign forbidding the use of motorcycles or bicycles. The medina is the largest urban pedestrianized zone in the world: 9,600 little streets and alleyways all car free, though, as can be seen in the photograph, some riders ignore the signs. In Marrakech motorbikes are not banned in the medina and are a real nuisance, but here there are only a few. We saw three all day and no pushbikes. 

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Can you spot Sara in my friends art shop? 

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The Magania Bouanania Water Clock. It was constructed in 1357. It's not quite certain how it worked and the plans were lost, but here's more info if you want to know :

http://riadzany.blogspot.com/2016/03/magana-bouanania-famous-water-clock-in.html

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Under the clock is a tunnel that leads to the Café Clock. Lots of mosques can be seen from the cafe terrace, there are hundreds of them in the medina and the water clock's main function was to alert the muezzin of the exact time to call believers to prayer  : 

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Having some mint tea. It should be poured into the glass from a height to mix in oxygen for a better flavour. 

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Looking at some trinkets in another friend's shop :

(You can tell which photos I took, they're terrible.)

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And back at home, with a piece of calligraphy done by another friend. 

Of course, it says "Sara" in Classical Arabic: 

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Sara says she's had a lovely time here, but it's time she moved on........................

 

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56 minutes ago, Abstraktum said:

Great pics and a great ride for Sara!!! :)

Thx for the effort! 

She told me she had a wonderful time in Munich too! :)

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I an envious of the incredible places and people Sara has visited. Some great photos :wub:

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2 hours ago, Bobby Rico said:

I an envious of the incredible places and people Sara has visited. Some great photos :wub:

I love the way this thread is turning out so far. Not only Sara gets to see some of the beautiful fossils and scenery she is visiting, but WE get to share in those adventures and sights as well.

Great show of sharing spirit guys! :thumbsu:

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7 hours ago, cheney416 said:

What a nice places are! @Tidgy's Dad

 

3 hours ago, Bobby Rico said:

I an envious of the incredible places and people Sara has visited. Some great photos :wub:

Thanks guys! :)

It's sad how one sometimes takes ones hometown for granted. You're right, my city is lovely. 

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32 minutes ago, caldigger said:

I love the way this thread is turning out so far. Not only Sara gets to see some of the beautiful fossils and scenery she is visiting, but WE get to share in those adventures and sights as well.

Great show of sharing spirit guys! :thumbsu:

Tis the rules of the game, Doren. 

And we're all terrified of your retribution if we don't behave.....................:D

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On 5/31/2019 at 2:03 PM, Tidgy's Dad said:

But in the last couple of days we got a chance to visit some places in Fes medina.

Wow, wow , wow ... it looks so beautiful ! ... Sara is quite the tortoise tamer as well. This trip has been amazing so far I can't wait to see where we go next..

 

Cheers,

Brett

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8 hours ago, Brett Breakin' Rocks said:

Wow, wow , wow ... it looks so beautiful ! ... Sara is quite the tortoise tamer as well. This trip has been amazing so far I can't wait to see where we go next..

 

Cheers,

Brett

Tis beautiful. Tidgy and Sara became best friends. Tidgy will miss her.. 

Next stop................................

............................................... England. :)

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Seems like Sara is already having a LOT of fun! Lucky her!

Thanks Adam for showing her (and us!) around your place, it's beautiful!

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"I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day."

   - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier

 

Instagram: @world_of_fossils

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8 hours ago, Max-fossils said:

Seems like Sara is already having a LOT of fun! Lucky her!

Thanks Adam for showing her (and us!) around your place, it's beautiful!

Thanks, Max! 

This morning Sara left on the next stage of her journey! 

Bon voyage, Sara! :)

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Now to live up to the wonderful sights and journeys she has had so far.  Once she makes landfall in England, we fully expect Sara to be meeting the Queen, being photographed on the top of the London Bridge and be able to try on the Crown Jewels. 

I am confident Bobby Rico can pull this off.  Or just take some pics of Sara in the garden, your choice!

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On 6/5/2019 at 5:57 AM, DevonianDigger said:

Glad to see this working out, I was bummed that George didn't work out. 

When Sara started out on her way to the airport, I suggested there could be multiple dinos making their way around the globe. 

George obviously had a problem with his passport expiring.  :wacko:

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Hi all 

Sara is here in the uk and has been out playing crazy golf Kongo river style, with my friends kids . 

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This is awesome! 

 

Just one clarification... I know that If I take something out of Sara’s box I have to put something else back in. Could that something else be me??? I want to tour the world with Sara! :D 

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12 minutes ago, FossilNerd said:

Could that something else be me??? I want to tour the world with Sara! :D

Shipping might be a bit extreme. 

But oh what a surprise you'll be to the customs agents! :default_rofl:

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26 minutes ago, caldigger said:

Shipping might be a bit extreme. 

But oh what a surprise you'll be to the customs agents! :default_rofl:

Customs says, “Welcome to the country Miss Topps. Do you have anything to declare?”

Sara says, “ Just this box of rocks (points to me...), and a package of fossils.”

Customs says, “I’m sorry ma’am, but we don’t allow his kind into our country. Invasive species you know.” :heartylaugh:

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11 minutes ago, Sjfriend said:

Anchor Point Alaska's on the list now :)

Hoo Yaa!  She just bought a new parka too. ;)

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1 hour ago, Al Tahan said:

Put me on the list

I believe you will need to go to the list linked below and add yourself to the top.

 

 

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