WHEW!

We are on the train to Rabat. It is however, not without drama. Evidently two sets
of tickets were sold for the same seats we are sitting. The conductor has taken
our tickets? Train is moving and we are on it. What is next is still
unkown.

Lady across aisle is reading the Koran. Black man next to me
is singing quitely what sounds like Christian chants. Before train
left the station, people around us debated the situation. I am hoping that
the lady and the man's prayers are answered. They both agreed that we were
in the correct seats. The conductor has returned with out tickets
punched. Dacor! The other ticket holders were found separate seats. Prayers of
this traveler were answered.

Black man is Algerian on his way to Paris. The border overland is
closed so he entered Maroc by air and will then fly on to France. I asked
about the strike in France and he said he thought the government would
not enact the legistration. All would be fine by the time we arrive.
Let's hope he is correct. If not, Bruno and family will not be able to
travel.

Algerian man then asked me about our upcoming election. I express some
concern about the Tea Party and his response was "why, they stand for
absolutely nothing!". I replied, "I was fearful of all those people
who support absolutely nothing!"

The man smiled as he was leaving the train and said, "I have always
thought of myself as a Republican. My Dad was a diplomat and graduated
from MIT."

I wished him safe journeys.
What just happened?