Tlemcen

I like Tlemcen. Compared to Algiers, Oran and Ghazaouet, it is a clean and beautiful town. I love the romantic streets that are lined with lovely trees. The Moorish buildings which are well maintained is a refreshing change from the usual ones I see in Algeria.

Yesterday, we went to Tlemcen town after sending one of darling's colleagues to the airport. We visited the lively Kissaria (the market area) for some shopping. We bought quite alot of stuff but mostly for our driver, Kadoussi. He has been performing well in his job so we rewarded him with a smart long sleeves shirt, a pair of Nike shoes and a pink Barbie tri scooter for his daughter, Nabila. I'm sure Nabila will be very happy to receive her new toy. =) Other than that, I bought some girlie hair bands for the kids, a traditional costume for Glenn, a painting for the living room and some food stuff. We met some very friendly store owners (I'm sure they are! $$$$!!! DINARS!!!!) and took some pics with them.

Kissaria (the market area)

Fruits stall

They thought that we were from China and had never heard of Singapore. Darling had to show them his IC to convince them that we were indeed Singaporeans.

Mustafa. Owner of the shop where we bought the shoes for Kadoussi.

Hair bands for the kids

Traditional costume for Glenn

Painting for my living room

We ended our shopping with an early dinner at our usual fast food restaurant, Mac Do Night. No Mac, KFC, Pizza Hut or Burger King in Algeria. Just Mac Do Night, Mac Simo and other similar variations. Darling usually orders the Big Burger while me, the Royale Pizza. The burger resembles the Ramli burger in taste. But personally, I think it tastes better than the Ramli. The thin crust pizza tastes a little sweet. You will be surprised that they use egg as one of the toppings. Weird eh? But it tastes quite good, really.

Menu @ Mac Do Night

Big Burger

Royale Pizza

Headed back to Ghazaouet after dinner and fell asleep in the car. It was raining and the journey was longer than usual. It was dark when we reached home. Before Kadoussi left, he pointed to the plastic bags in the car and said, "Janet, one thousand thank you." I could sense the sincerity in his voice. " Pas probleme!", I replied. Well, it is really a blessing to give than to receive, isn't it?