Bahia Palace, Marrakech

A couple of years ago we spent a wonderful long weekend discovering the delights of Marrakech.  Bahia Palace, with it’s exquisite architecture and decorations was an oasis of peace away from the madness of Jamaa El-Fnaa (which we loved, by the way). It is most definitely worth a visit. These are just a few examples of its gorgeousness!

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Unexpected stained glass windows

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Beautifully complex decoration

A corner of contrasts

A corner of contrasts

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Delightful quiet courtyard

Three Views of Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal

You can take a peaceful boat ride from the town of Pokhara which is strung along the shore of lovely Phewa Lake. If you wish the boats will drop you at the little island where the Taal Barahi Temple stands.

Boats on Phewa Lake

Boats on Phewa Lake

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Taal Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake

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Backdrop of Annapurna Range over Phewa Lake

Shanti Stupa, Pokhara, Nepal

This beautiful Buddhist Peace Pagoda is set high on a hill overlooking Pokhara. I’m afraid we chickened out and took a hair-raising taxi ride to the top. But so worth it, for the peace, the clean clear air, and the views of the mountains with Pokhara laid out like a tablecloth beneath them. Gorgeous.

 

Peace Pagoda Pakhora

Peace Pagoda Pakhora

The spectacular view of moutains and Pakhora taken from the Peace Pagoda.

The spectacular view of moutains and Pakhora taken from the Peace Pagoda.