essaouira

Mogador, Medina at the ocean.

After some weeks in Marrakech it was such a difference to be in Essaouira.

For me it was the first time in Essaouira.
We were lucky, because it was exceptionally quiet in the city, so I really could experience the authentic atmosphere. And hardly no wind, also very unusual.

We walked along the harbor, where fishermen were unloading the catch of the day at that time. So many fresh fish and of course I made a lot of pictures, what a photogenic place!

My friend Ank had some fresh oysters at a stall in the harbor. After an overdose of fishy smell, we left the harbor and crossed the main square with playing kids.

We had verbena tea while watching the sunset and thereafter we strolled through the charming narrow streets in the medina and of course we had fish for dinner that night.

jardin des tuileries

We went to Paris for 4 days with the four of us; my sweetheart, my son Minne, my friend Rosa and me.
It's always a good time to visit Paris, we mostly visit Paris in Autumn, Winter or early Spring, but never stayed in Paris in June.
Because of the heavy rainshowers of the last weeks, the water in the Seine was high and wild.

Although the weather forecast wasn't too good, we had some wonderful spring days with only two tiny rainshowers.
On the first day we started with a walk and lunch in Jardin des Tuileries. I love the light in this garden (and all the green 'FERMOB' chairs of course...)