Fresh OJ in the Square of the Dead...
Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh
We are back in Marrakesh for a day and about to enjoy the sunset from a cafe overlooking Djemaa el Fnaa, a central square alive with music people selling everything from henna tattoos to fresh squeezed orange juice. My goal tonight is to have a glass of that fresh squeezed orange juice before I leave Marrakesh tomorrow morning. It would be a crime to not try at least one of the 50 orange juice stalls in that oh-so-alive square. So far that square is my favorite part of Marrakesh, notwithstanding the fact that I did not see very much of Marrakesh due to intense concentration ISP work, which I finished (!!!) But, I love the pure life that I see in that square.
Right now my hair is sea salt silky from yesterdays surfing lessons in Essaouira. I am now a surfing master. Well kind of, maybe. I definitely stood up at least twice; and fell (wiped out? surfer lingo?) many more times...
Well it is time to go meet Kempie for dinner. More on surfing and other Moroccan moments later...
much love
ellie
Comments
That's a really nice picture. There's a slight hint of purple in the sunset that contrasts really nicely with the bits of gold on signs and light bulbs, and the blue tinge to all the shadows pulls it together.
Surfing expert, you say? How about you come out to Californ-i-ay and show me how?
I hope you did get orange juice. I also hope it was good. It sounds like Barcelona, where every coffee shop is also equipped with a super-heavy-duty-monster-size juicer and a really big basket of Valencia oranges, which are, from what I have experienced thus far, the greatest oranges on the planet.
Looking forward to Christmas break (and wishing you were here--maybe I'll paint another watermelon...),
-Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 27, 2007 11:56 PM
How Beautful
Posted by: Teneisha | October 28, 2007 03:53 AM
Nice picture. I hope you enjoy orange juice. Wow, I surfing girl! I did not know I have a surfer master.
Love,
MOM
Posted by: norma | October 30, 2007 05:19 AM
Hey prima. I've been keeping up with your trip. Sounds very rad. Learning how to surf? Excellent. Send some more pictures.
Posted by: Pat Olvera | October 30, 2007 10:26 PM