Marrakech on my mind...

Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains that are on my mind... 

and I have Winston Churchill to thank for that.

Mr H and I are off on an adventure...

a few days break from the chaos of home. 

Sunset over the Atlas Mountains by Winston Churchill, 1935 via

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Last year, we visited Chartwell, the lovely country home of Winston Churchill 

and now a National Trust property. Not a grand home by English country home 

standards, but a charming home, a thoughtful home. 

 I adored his art studio where he would let his thoughts roam and put brush onto canvas. 

Many of his paintings are still there and in the midst of them all I discovered Marrakech 

and the Atlas Mountains.  It became a dream destination. 

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It was the publication of a book, by his granddaughter, The Hon. Celia Sandys,  that got the ball rolling for me. On a flight to Jerusalem in 2010, I read an article about her then recent book, 

Chasing Churchill, The Travels of Winston Churchill. Celia has written five books about her grandfather, with her most recent book (below) made into a three-part television documentary, here. The idea to travel to Marrakech has stuck ever since. 

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Mr. H, a keen adventurer and lover of surprises, 

did just that with this trip. We are in and out, in our usual one week's 

travel fashion. Off on Monday, returning Friday...I'll take it, anyway I can get it.

So...dear friends, have you been to Marrakech or the Atlas Mountains? 

Any suggestions for us?

Of course, for those of you who have followed me for a while, 

you know what is coming next...POSTCARDS.

My postcard mailing list is growing and I am delighted. 

I have little notes next to names with interests and the locations of the last postcards sent.

Some of you share the same passion for postcards and have told me your interests...

some are looking for English countryside scenes...some like to use them on their inspiration board... others love colours and happy reminders. I love your notes.

Every little detail helps, I tailor them the best I can. If you would like to join 

in the postcard fun, you can write to me with your address jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com. 

If you would like one from Morocco, let me know, if you would prefer one from London, 

let me know that as well. I buy cards in twos and threes and have a wide variety. 

If you would like a surprise, let me know that too.

Someday, I will make something of this passion of mine. 

Perhaps I will think on that one when we settle in Vietnam at the end of the year.

I have lots more for you, The Brown Paper Book Club is taking shape too...

more on that when I return!

TO RECAP:

Love postcards?

Email me your address: jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com

All I ask, is that you let me know when it arrives, 

as always, I love hearing from you!

PS...

Already on the postcard list and would like another?

Let me know that too ;)

As always....
Thank you for following me @ Collage of Life
I adore you!

 images as noted, all others via me