Assalum alaykum!

Back in Ceuta for a concert of a spanish choir from Burgos. Yesterday evening we enjoyed the music of a moroccan orchestra playing music called andalusi. Then on with more friends to a pizzeria (of all places!), but they had tasty moroccan soup, eaten with sweets (!), too.
Afterwards we strolled through the streets of Tetouan. The Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin), is inscribed into the list of UNESCO world heritage sites, considering that it is an exceptionally well preserved and complete example of this type of historic town, displaying all the features of the high Andalusian culture.
Of course I had to buy some shoes, wonderfully handcrafted out of the softest leather, and had to bargain with the shopowner to get them 10 dirham cheaper in the end (which is only one euro, but still...)He said it was because it was my first day in Morocco and he wanted to give me a warm welcome to his country.
Our friends' house is situated a wonderful beach, near a river, with an enchanting view up and down the coast, close to one of many palaces where the king spends his summers. Juan Manuel, a guitar player, painter and music teacher, and his wife Maribel decorated their house with moroccan works of art and did it up in bright colours. Flowers and birds and the soft sounds of music add to the impression of relaxation and beauty.
We spent our time with music, discussions, mostly on education and India, and meals filled with laughter and joy. It was a lovely weekend. How lucky they are to be able to live this every day!