by phil | Dec 17, 2010 | Morocco
Among the many benefits of writing a travel blog: making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. Me and Nicky were last together in 2007, on a group tour to Colca Canyon in Peru. Group tours are silly affairs. Everything gets colored by the other people you are...
by phil | Dec 13, 2010 | Morocco
By now I assume you have reached camel drawing proficiency. If you have not sent me a picture of one of your camels, please do. Phil.paoletta at gmail dot com or post it on the facebook page. For each camel drawn, $1 is being donated to Partners in Health. There has...
by phil | Dec 7, 2010 | Camels, Tips
Update: the How to Draw Camels ebook has been moved to my new site at howtodrawcamels.com. Click here to download the book! First of all, HAPPY CAMEL APPRECIATION DAY!! Now get ready to have your mind blown I have been drawing camels for years. For a long time, I just...
by phil | Dec 3, 2010 | Mali, W. Africa
Where are the men? This is what I asked Fatima who I introduced myself to after she gave me a what-the-hell-are-you-doing-here look. I was under a promotional Ocean’s 13 tent at a wedding in Bamako. Fifty some women and me; George Clooney and Matt Damon looking...
by phil | Nov 30, 2010 | Camels, Morocco, Tips
“My friend!” This is the universal greeting offered by those who want your money. They may or may not be offering a service in return. They are well versed in the art of psychological warfare. The more touristic the area, the more practice they’ve...
