It's not an artist's colony, nor is it dwarf's land. It's Chauen, located at the feet of two rocky mountains in Moroccan Rif. "Peaceful" and "magical" don't describe the ambiance of this place.
"Wait!" I wave my hand before they throw monkeys at her. "How much for the photo?", I ask. "As much as you like!" is their response. I take a few pictures. Poor macaques pull their chains leashes, but their owners hold them tight.
Shortcut between the souks, near The Square. Tasty looking head bares it's teeth.
Smells of a busy night in a Moroccan metropolis: car fumes and grilled kebabs. Easy night when the heat eases enough for a walk around.
I've never traveled to this spot in Colorado. I've never stood beneath the steel sky on the cliff looking down on the snake-like river. Nevertheless I picture red rock and gray clouds. Wet season in the Dogon country. Colorado in West Africa?
I don't remember why, but we were running to the square. The one where the mosque is. There was a storm approaching; I felt water in the air. Water and electricity. Black plastic bags and dust were pulled, dragged all around the place by the wind. In the wet season mud constructions erode and some of them - like the one above - collapse.
London Stansted Airport. Had to change planes on my way to Spain. A few hours to kill. Walkin' along Thames river.
I took this picture in one of the villages in Mali. Kids would run after me and shout "Toubabou!", which is "White" in the local language, Bamana. Also, each and everyone wanted to shake hands with me. I liked their way, very natural and with no prejudices.
Most of you probably know the 7 wonders of the ancient world: The Great Pyramid, The Hanging Gardens, The Statue of Zeus, The Temple of Artemis, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus and The Lighthouse in Alexandria. All but the Great Pyramid were destroyed in the course of history, some by fire and other by earthquakes.
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Fes. Labirynth of narrow medieval streets where donkeys transport Coke and gas between the crodws. Home to infinity of shops, from carpets to meat. For the first-timers to turn is to get lost. Wonderful place to wander.Some of my friends book tickets for cheap flights three months ahead. It's a good way to get them really cheap.
So now, if any of you had plans to visit Morocco after the summer, better check Ryanair's offer. With departure from Frankfurt Hahn in November and return in December from Fes you can get the ticket for as little as EUR 20,00* both ways!
*that's only with hand luggage, if you're traveling with a backpack you should add EUR 12,00 to the ticket price
In anthropology a fetish is an artificially made object which is believed to have supernatural powers, able to affect other people. These objects are often made with animal parts, herbs and minerals, all of which one can obtain in the fetish market.
