Friday, 25 September 2009
Jamma El Fnaa - The Square of the Dead
There is no easy way to describe Marrakesch.. no exact sight, smell, sound. Kids have a better way of expressing themselves so I will divulge some comments the kids used as we walked through the souk in the Medina of Marrakech.
"Pooh what's that smell mummy"
"Watch out for the donkey and cart"
" Look mum a chameleon in a cage. Can I have one Pleeease"
"Ohhhh I can't breath, that horse wee stinks"
"Is that a goat's head? Is it still alive"
" Why does it stink here"
" Pleeeeaaaase can I buy a sword"
"Mmmmm it smells like honey. Can we buy some please"
"I'm tired. I'm too hot"
"Can we see the snake charmers again"
"Beep, Beep! Watch out for the motor bikes"
"Can I have more mint tea"
A Morrocan feast in the Le Orangerie with firends
Before our departure on our Desert trip France-Marie and Jean-Paul were kind enough to invite us to dinner for a traditional Moroccan feast of Couscous with vegetables and beef. Hashuba spent five hours preparing the couscous. No instant 5 minute couscous here, this was the real thing...a very long process. 
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Breakfast ritual
Everyday we enjoy a breakfast in our jammies outside next to the pavillion. Moroccan bread, jams, croissants, coffee and mint tea. The belly is growing... The wonderful house keeper Hashuba prepares everything for us everyday. Moroccan treats for breakfast, a tagine for lunch and the best tomato salad i've ever tasted. Of course every meal is finished with dessert and a tray with mint tea. Yuuuummm!!
Skala du Port-Essaouira
The Skala du Port faces the fishing harbour and has views out onto the Atlantic Coast. The kids enjoyed the freedom of running around and pretending to attack the imaginary pirate ships approaching. You can imagine how impressed Lucas waas to hear that these are all the original cannons from the 17th century.
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