Part 4 of 4: Moving In and Waking Up

We have been provided with a new apartment that overlooks an elementary school and the "Institut Francais", a learning and cultural center, and a view of Gueliz, the "new" city. Way off in the distance is the Koutoubia Mosque, with the tallest structure in Marrakech, the minaret tower.



2 Beautiful Views of Gueliz, Facing East

We have had a few thunderstorms and have also had a chance to try a few local restaurants. A new place just opened around the corner called "Krusti". They sell "noos noos", a half milk, half coffee drink, "glacier" (glah-see-ay (ice cream)), fresh bread, and sandwiches. Ramadan ended September 22nd, so every place is now open throughout the day instead of on a limited basis, since fasting from sunrise to sunset is no longer being observed.

We also have 3 alarms in the morning: 1) Regular alarm clock, 2) iPod Touch with "Marimba" as the wake-up tune, and 3) a Rooster. I grew up in the city and I always thought roosters crowed once in the morning, like in the cartoons or on those Mattel toys where you pull the string and the sound of the animal plays. I was wrong. They go all day long. I wonder: what are they cackling at? And is it crowing or cackling? It also sounds more like "Er er ah errrrr", rather than "Cockle doodle doo".

This is the pattern our window guard makes on the wall when the sun rises. I like to stare at it and count the circles. Go ahead, give it a try: