1. We love surfing! We have missed it so much, and will never take it for granted again.
There is this idea that nature is never closed and in Denmark where we are from we were encouraged to meet outside if we wanted to spend time with others. But in Morocco they acctually went a step further and closed the beaches to make sure that people didn’t gather there. That also meant no surfing for a while, until they opened the point breaks for surfing. Absense makes the heart grow fonder and we will always appreciate the ocean so much after this.
2. Freedom to move around as you want is such a luxury.
Borders closing and tests being required to enter even your own home country sounds like a movie. But we have all gotten used to new rules and restrictions that we could have never imagined a year ago.
3. Online is the new together.
We split our time between Morocco and Denmark and we communicate with each other and our collaborators via whatsapp, e-mail and social media. As we couldn’t bring our guests together in the villa we had to move the community online. We started our staycation IG live to bring a bit of Morocco to your home and keep the Moroccan connection throughout lockdown.
4. Having a house in Morocco feels best, when you can actually BE in your house in Morocco.
Every single time we post a picture or a story from Tamraght we miss it so much. And there are challenges when trying to fix or update things in the house without being there yourself. But as soon as we set foot on Moroccan soil. We forget all the frustrations and chill out compleetely. Mashi mushkil! Everything will be fine. This experience has only made it so much clearer to us that we will not stop. We are even more excited to get back to creating inspiring retreats for you.
5. More time doesn’t necessarily mean more tasks done.
It is remarkable how little home fitness or baking we have done.
6. Human life is worth much more than money.
No doubt that 2020 was the most difficult time to start a business. And especially a travel bussines. But all is relative and we certainly dont have the worst deal. We will be fine and we are so greatful to se that our families and friends are all healthy and we cant wait to hug them.
7. Corona kilos are a real thing.
You know it, we know it. There’s no denying it.
8. Lockdown is the perfect time to start learning a new skill.
Like skateboarding or Arabic. We have never had the time to join the weekly darija classes in Tamraght as we go back and forth between Denmark and Morocco. But our genius teacher started online classes and we love tuesday nights with Ilham learning Moroccan Arabic.
9. Sometimes, no matter how much you plan. Nothing can prepare you for what’s coming next.
Luckily we have always been comfortable going with the flow. Morocco generally doesn’t go by schedule. Surfing is the same. And during lockdown it was taken to extremes how much plans were cancelled. But sometimes when tings changes new opportunities arise. We have met new exciting collaborators and found new ways of working that we will still hold on to after this.
10. We love long hugs! We have missed them and we won’t take them for granted again!
Dear friends we can’t wait to hug you again.
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