Hello everyone!
My most sincere apologies, I know it's been a couple of weeks since
my last blog post. I'm really bad at this whole blogging thing...
Don't take my lack of updates to heart, there's actually been a
WHOLE LOT going on here in Morocco!!
I don't know exactly what this post will entail, so I will just
start with yesterday; day trip to Fes!
Now, I know I mentioned that I would post about out first trip to
Fes like...a month ago, but I never got around to it. (Essentially, we went to
the old medina, bought some stuff, took some pictures, and had a grand ole
time...)
THIS TIME, HOWEVER, was a little different. The first time we
traveled to Fes we took with us one very important person; a man (our awesome
friend Raul). This time, Raul decided to stay back, which was fine! And
honestly, my friends and I were quite looking forward to having some
girl-time...
Needless to say, this made the biggest difference. Without a man
traveling with us, we were objectified, harassed, called names, and asked,
"how many camels??" (meaning to buy you as a wife) at every corner. I
would be lying if I said it wasn't funny sometimes...but mainly, it was
incredibly uncomfortable and ANNOYING. Luckily, I have this amazing friend
named Sabine. (who is of Lebanese descent, and speaks Modern Standard Arabic
fluently - not to mention kicks so much ass as a human being) She watched our
back and made sure to confront the men - or little boys, rather - who made it
their business to follow and annoy us.
I have been especially targeted, as my hair is lighter in color
than all my friends (and everyone in Morocco). In the US, I am considered a
brunette in most regards. Here, I get, "Hey blondie! Wanna talk to me with
those sweet lips??"
All this being said, it was a pretty great day, and I bought way
too much. Mainly in gifts for people and some natural cosmetics like rose oil
(smells amazing) and poppy flower powder for a natural lip stain! I also bought
myself the most beautiful leather messenger bag (probably for way too much in
comparison to what a Moroccan would pay...but I am so proud of it!) and of
course, more earrings. :)
We also went to the Mall in Fes, which is totally opposite to the
old medina! Lively and commercialized, it's a mall like any other that we're
used to - except with different stores! We enjoyed some girl time shopping for
a bit, and enjoyed some commercial mall food for dinner. I HAD DOMINOS PIZZA!!!
It was definitely not the same as in the US, but still amazing, and I loved
every bite!
It was all around a great day with the girls! Slightly annoyed by
the harassment, but I always have an amazing time traveling with my friends
here. :)
Today (Saturday) and tomorrow are ALL ABOUT THE HOMEWORK! Midterms
are this week and then spring break, so it's time to buckle down and get some
work done!
I'm really going to try to be better about blogging, even if they
are short and pointless, I know people back home like to know what's going on!
All the best from Morocco!
Sofia xoxo
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