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Marrakesch
Die gute Nachricht des Tages, der marrokanische Schlangenbeschwoerer hat es geschafft. Zwar sind alle alten Daten und Programme verschwunden, aber ich hab ein neues Windows (englische Version, was dazu fuehrt, dass keine Umlaute mehr vorhanden sind und ein paar Buchstaben vertauscht sind, aber daran wird man sich gewoehnen). Das Ganze fuer 200 Dirham, also keine 20 Euro, da kann man nicht meckern.
Den Tag hab ich ...
Starting it solo
... is less “Arigato” and “Konigiwa” being thrown out by kids. A colorful sight I enjoyed was in several stands selling multi-color scarves. Many Moroccan ladies dressed in their jellaba and scarves were clambouring to get the 50 dirham scarves. Too bad the vendor did not allow photo of this beautiful moment. I wonder why they never allow it. My photos are always so lopsided, being taken surreptitiously without looking in ...
Souks & Spa
... keeps out trouble. True greasy fast food- it was an experience.
The streets were getting busy, the shops lit up to show shoe & handbag shops. People looked like they were going on a night out.
Before bed we wanted to listen to some music in the square.
For dessert were bough 2 cakes at patisserie des princes.
At first mum got conned by a boy who expected money for entertainment and 1 coin wasn't enough. I then saw him walk ...
Exploring the crazy market square.
After a short break in the riad, we decided to tackle going for dinner in the market. By night many stalls were set up. The host at the riad mentioned No 14 is the best to go to- with fish, popular with the locals.
The day before we were led in circles to arrive at our riad, a shopkeeper guided us quickly the correct way and said we must visit his shop. As we left for dinner- he caught us and asked us ...
You are never lost, only discovering
... Bab er Robb, (meaning Lord's gate) is a southern gate exit. On a couple of occasions we left the walls of the city and at those times felt we needed to return to familiar ground.
On the way back to the riad a guy my age puts his arm round me 'want to go to a cafe with me', I reply 'I don't think my boyfriend would approve'. Mum also chips in saying 'She's beautiful isn't she'- Not helpful, I eventually get rid of him.
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