Our bags . . with security wrap for RUSH transfer.
Day bag sitting on top. This is how we travel.
If anything, we would bring even less.
The 4 Malaysian gals we met at pre - sunset in front of the mosque . .
They're studying at the university in Casablanca for three years . .
La Mosquee Hasam II . .
We were still there when the lights came on
( Aren't we always? )
Architect - Designer was French. Built in 6 - 7 yrs . . thousands of workers . . 24 / 7
Floors are . . 'heated'. Speakers are . . 'hidden' in the base of the Pillars.
Shoes off . . Carpets are just for comfort to the knees.
Ceiling is . . 'retractable'. No AC in the building.
Cedar was used to deal with . . salty ocean air.
Dozens of Washing Fountains . . "To be clean before talking to God", she said.
Certain parts must be washed 3 times . . Eyes . Ears . Mouth . Feet
( Inside the mosque . . we could take photos where she took us, but . . no camcorder )
'Assam', the piano player of "Play it again, Sam" fame!
. . . "Rick's Cafe" of movie . . . "Casablanca"
Bar Room "Blue Parrot" - same cafe, same movie.
We ate here, opposite this gal from Santa Fe, New Mexico,
while watching the "Casablanca" movie.
A small group of friends / relatives from Shanghai are at the long table . .
Very friendly . . speak excellent English.
"Rick's" is 2 stories, bar & movie upstairs, plus more dining areas.
Not special on the . . exterior.
Upper level . . Emphasis on atmosphere, to be sure!
Lots of peek - a - boo places, Curtains, Columns, Lanterns, Arches . .
Using the restroom in the back is a good excuse to shoot more angles.
Rusty and Wrinkles hope to improve at Blogging little by little . . More to come . .
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