Wow! I felt like I was walking in a dream all day as we strolled through the medina (old town) of Chefchaouen, commonly called the blue city or blue pearl. 
We hired a driver for the 3-hour drive from Fez. It’s way up in the Rif Mountains and the drive is very scenic. There are no vehicles allowed in the medina. Our driver dropped us off at the square then we rambled up and down alleys. To be honest, I was lost most of the day but happily so.
Like most days, it started out chilly (50’s F) but I’m glad we arrived early because there were few people so it was easy to take pictures in lovely spots before a lot of tourists arrived.
And there is no end to the photo-worthy spots! 
At every turn the view seemed more beautiful than the one before. 
The various shades of blue all blend together perfectly with just the right amount of white and accent colors.
We stopped for a delicious lunch of falafel, hummus and mint tea on a third-floor rooftop.
After lunch I walked down to the ground level with the vast array of merchants and colorful products. While I would ordinarily find that charming, it hit me like a brick wall. I turned around and went back up to the rooftop restaurant with this peaceful view of Chefchaouen. 
And that’s where I stayed until time to return to Fez–looking at this view, listening to the call to worship, and absorbing the blue. Don’t think I stopped smiling for hours. 
Travel allows me to step into different worlds and experience new, wonderful things. I’ve been doing that all week. Even better, I’ve been doing it with my fine son. I’m a lucky girl, and I know it.
“I’d like to dial it back 5% or 10% and try to have a vacation that’s not just e-mail with a view.” Elon Musk
Kathryn Byler, blog 