I'm still learning Scotti- I mean, French, via iTunes. I've also been reading this fantastic book about Morocco I got from the library but I just realized it was printed in 1995 and therefore pre-9/11. A lot has changed in the Middle East and the relation with foreigners since! I need to look for a more updated version.
Here are a couple of things that I know haven't changed, however:
- Almost all restaurants and grocery stores will be closed during Ramadan during the day, some indefinitely for the entire month of the celebration. If you aren't familiar with Ramadan, let Wikipedia be your guide here. There is also no eating or even drinking in public during the day while Ramadan is going on, which is most of the time I am there. Think Sahara Desert and no water.
- After fasting all day, there's a huge feast. There are bells or trumpet players throughout the streets signaling throughout the night to wake-up and have another meal before sunrise. Many people sleep as late as possible to ensure a shorter day of fasting.
- Eating with your left hand is strictly forbidden. At this rate I'm pretty sure I could eat with my feet better than my right hand, so I'm currently practicing (....or at least I'm trying to. Do you know how hard it is to not be able to get that awesome bite of salmon teriyaki in your mouth?!)
Okay. Finals. More later!
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