leathery faces

rural souk

washing clothes in village

sidi ifni

fatima

rural souk

i couldn't get over how wonderful moroccan faces were. old faces with a network of lines, all that had a story to tell--leathery and worn (in a good way). the children had beautiful, smooth, mocha skin and starbright smiles. the melhefa's women wore were so gorgeous and mysterious, flowing and ebbing on their curves as they walked. women there have "camel eyes"--these big, bright, sexy brown eyes. i had the most fun doing one of my favorite activities, people-watching.

i tried not to take too many pictures of women, or at least not without their permission, as they prefer not to be photographed--though some don't mind.

i'm baaaaccckkkkk

many apologies for not keeping up. computer access in morocco was very limited. nonetheless, i would love to share some reflections on my trip. we visited a few different souks (markets) in morocco and they were wonderful. i have been thinking about how moroccans have it right when it comes to food, in that they are so much 'closer' to their food than say, in america. when you go to the souk, you can buy your produce, meat, poultry from the person who grew it or prepared it. this, in america, would be a novel experience. the leather goods and textiles are beautiful; i wanted to buy them all. the earthenware and decorated plates are also stunning. sometimes, the souk is a little overwhelming in that bargaining for your goods is part of the culture and this, obviously, i am not used to; i felt tense sometimes when i was bargaining, but it was fun to participate in such an event.