Essaouira

Salue!
Apps & drinks at our friends' riad then a rush to get to the esplanade to watch the sunset over the Atlantic.

Sunset in Essaouira 

Dijana, Nadia, Rach & I

After sunset we headed back to Adwak to share our final meal together in Essaouira before we drive back to Marrakech tomorrow. Besides, we wanted to say goodbye to our riad-employee/waitress friend Noel since we would not have a chance to see her again before we leave.  We were all tuckered out, the girls after spending a few hours tanning on the beach while Dijana & I walked and shopped then took a break at the oldest coffee shop in town.

This morn Dijana had one of her walking adventures while Nadia, whose tummy wasn't quite right, slept in. Rach and I had some souvenirs to buy and asked Noel to map out the best spots for shopping.  Noel took it a step further, offering to show us around town during her off hours, showing us the small artisan shops in and outside of the souks. We talked about life, again the topic of the challenge of acquiring a travel visa, art, cooking, hammams and laughed together. 

Local Weaver

Noel & I in front of a wood store

Our takeaway lunch for the beach - stuffed fried fish, aubergines, curry-potato patties, frites and harissa on the side


Then Noel arranged for a henna artist, Nora, to meet us at our hotel to do a henna on our left hands. She's been doing henna for 22 years and she is 36 years old.  It took her all of 30-40 min. to henna us both. (Side note: I am reading now that black henna is NOT advised - I am hoping for the best - that we don't have an allergic reaction!! So far so good.)



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