This was our walking tour day and I had no problem eating seconds for dinner. Since the staff is still fasting for Ramadan, they feed us and head home so I have no clue what any of the dishes are but they are wonderfully delicious.
I earned my second trip though the chow line by beginning at the Medina or shopping Area inside the first wall. The first wall is actually older than the second. At one time it surrounded the city but during war times there was a need for a smaller area that was heavily fortified for the king so the second wall was built inside about 200 years later.
The 'shops' are all about 6 feet wide, stalls, really, 10 feet high, loaded for floor To ceiling and usually dangling from the ceiling With the unique items each sells. Purses are a huge industry, both knock offs and just massive bags for toting stuff. Western T-shirts are a slose second. Then leather shoes, spices, and ladies wear. The only method of purchase is bargaining. This is where the locals shop, and it is jammed like July 4 fireworks on the Chicago lakefront. Loud, mashed, chaotic, colorful. Wonderful! Yeah, keep your money in your front pocket.
They warned us about men who Might try to take advantage for the crowd to grope or pat and sure enough half way up the street I felt more than just jostled. Then I heard a mother gabble an admonishment to the 4 year old behind me who apparently mistook my garb for hers. Ah yes- the same crowd I usually attract at home...
I earned my second trip though the chow line by beginning at the Medina or shopping Area inside the first wall. The first wall is actually older than the second. At one time it surrounded the city but during war times there was a need for a smaller area that was heavily fortified for the king so the second wall was built inside about 200 years later.The 'shops' are all about 6 feet wide, stalls, really, 10 feet high, loaded for floor To ceiling and usually dangling from the ceiling With the unique items each sells. Purses are a huge industry, both knock offs and just massive bags for toting stuff. Western T-shirts are a slose second. Then leather shoes, spices, and ladies wear. The only method of purchase is bargaining. This is where the locals shop, and it is jammed like July 4 fireworks on the Chicago lakefront. Loud, mashed, chaotic, colorful. Wonderful! Yeah, keep your money in your front pocket.
They warned us about men who Might try to take advantage for the crowd to grope or pat and sure enough half way up the street I felt more than just jostled. Then I heard a mother gabble an admonishment to the 4 year old behind me who apparently mistook my garb for hers. Ah yes- the same crowd I usually attract at home...
So exactly how are you dressed. Pics please!
ReplyDeleteIs there a distinctive smell to the market place? How are the coffees and teas? What is the general reaction to your blondeness? Is your picture taking restricted? Can't wait to hear about your first day in the classroom!
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