First Impressions: Marrakesh

 
I See... 

Arid, red-brown earth
Buildings the same colour as the earth - as if they've grown from the soil
Ancient olive groves, palm trees, cacti
Citrus trees laden with fruit (reminds me of Spain)
Chaotic traffic (reminds me of India)
Camels and monkeys
Patterns - everywhere

I Hear...

The haunting call to prayer of the muezzin
The cacophony of noise in the square
Drums
People importuning me on all sides

I Smell...

Hedges of rosemary
Incense

I Taste...

Warm spices
Savoury food sweetened with dried fruits
Freshly squeezed orange juice

I Feel...

Sunshine on my skin
The jostle of crowds about me
An unfamiliar camera in my hands

I Sense... 

A culture far removed from my own
Centuries of tradition unfurled before me
The mystery of Marrakesh

Comments

[Tracy]

Oooo... love all the sensuous details... Gotta get me to Marrakesh! ;o) Glad you're having a great time, Helen... ((HUGS))

[Angela Vular]

Great post! Love all the patterns. You and your new instant camera are taking wonderful photos. Have fun!

[Lise Meijer]

I read....something that draws me in and transports me to a different place filled with poetry and patterns, oh, those patterns in words and images. So Enchanting. Calming. Inspiring. Thanks you :-)

[michelle gd]

beautiful images and reflections of your time in marrakesh...

[Rosanna]

love your post, love your photos!

[Rhiannon]

Your pattern collection is beautiful ! :)