Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

November 28, 2013 at 3:38 pm  •  Posted in Food, Holidays, Inspiration, Morocco, now by

We’d like to say how thankful we are for all of our family, friends, acquaintances – and anyone else who’s reading this – who are accompanying us on our journey across the globe. On a day like today, when we’re far from home and in a land that couldn’t be more dissimilar than the Island we inhabit, it is comforting to have all the support, love and encouragement from so many amazing people. We are beyond lucky to have all of you in our lives, and we are thankful for so much as we start our first day exploring the African continent!

Turkey, rice stuffing, pumpkin and grape casserole, potato croquettes, beets, turkey stuffed with something amazing... total feast!!

Turkey, rice stuffing, pumpkin and grape casserole, potato croquettes, beets, turkey stuffed with something amazing… total feast!!

Our new home away from home is a spectacular Riad in the Medina of Marrakech. As a welcoming surprise, the cook and house manager prepared a sumptuous meal of roast turkey with all the trimmings and sides; all with a unique Moroccan flare! Thank you SO MUCH Siham and Raja for such a special dinner and welcome!

One of the most flavorful turkeys ever, done with Moroccan spices, olives, pomegranate, and other unidentified delicacies!

One of the most flavorful turkeys ever, done with Moroccan spices, olives, pomegranate, and other unidentified delicacies!



We’re a bit behind in blog posts, so stay tuned for more excitement from Seville, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal!

All The Best,

The Sharples Family

Cliff

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17 Comments

  1. Cari Johnson / November 28, 2013 at 5:11 pm /

    Happy Thanksgiving! can’t wait to hear the recipes.

  2. Tammy Shoop / November 28, 2013 at 6:47 pm /

    Happy Thanksgiving Sharples! Happy and safe journeys! We are loving following you!

    • Lisa / December 3, 2013 at 3:36 am /

      Happy Holidays Shoops! Thinking of everyone on MI! Say “hi” to the gang! xoxo!

  3. Colleen McIntire / November 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm /

    Happy Thanksgiving Sharples family! Thank you for sharing your adventures! It has been such a joy following you and looking forward to what’s coming!!

    • Lisa / December 3, 2013 at 3:33 am /

      Happy Thanksgiving to all in Mattapoisett! xoxo!

  4. Raymond & Rayner Attisha / November 28, 2013 at 8:07 pm /

    Happy Thanksgiving from the Attishas! As we slip into our own post-dinner coma, we send you our best wishes and can only imagine the wondrous flavors of Morocco. And even though they don’t share the American obsession with football, I’m sure your Thanksgiving day was spent enjoying some amazing North African traditions! Salam!

  5. Rayner / November 28, 2013 at 8:56 pm /

    Happy Thanksgiving Sharples family! We miss you and you are all in our thoughts everyday. Love the Attisha family:)

  6. Rita / November 28, 2013 at 9:50 pm /

    Happy Thanksgivin Sharples Family

  7. Judith Dern / November 29, 2013 at 10:34 pm /

    Thanks back to all of you for shariing your amazing adventures. It’s a treat to read your observations and insights. A circle of blessings.

  8. Janet / November 30, 2013 at 4:43 pm /

    A belated Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!! I’m so looking forward to learning about Morroco through your blog posts. Wish I could pop in for a visit!! Miss you guys.

    • Lisa / December 3, 2013 at 3:31 am /

      Hi Janet! You would LOVE Morocco! Exotic and exciting and a million things to do! Stay tuned 🙂

  9. Stephanie Craig (@steffinseattle) / December 2, 2013 at 10:26 am /

    Hope TDay was wild, crazy and fun!

    • Lisa / December 3, 2013 at 3:30 am /

      Same to you! xoxo!

  10. Mouni & Kim / December 3, 2013 at 5:22 pm /

    Wow! What a feast! Seems like you have a super gracious host at your riad!
    Kim and I are SO thankful you are all in our lives and thank you for letting us be in yours!

  11. Deborah Jones / December 4, 2013 at 12:06 pm /

    Wow, looks like an amazing feast and one you will remember for the rest of your lives.
    Enjoy this very special holiday season! Thanks for sharing your incredible travels with us! We are so grateful to have such awesome friends!! Have a SUPER time in Africa!!

  12. Patrick / December 5, 2013 at 1:51 pm /

    Happy belated Thanksgiving. We were with the Bacho’s and Fratesi’s in Tahoe. Great time, but no Marekeck!

    • Lisa / December 7, 2013 at 1:43 pm /

      Happy Holidays Tickles! Sounds like you had a blast! What an awesome tradition you guys have…we would love to crash some year 🙂 xoxo, Lisa

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