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How expensive is your Eid garment?

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Hi Y'all I hope you are all doing great. Eid came and went, and I am still trying to recuperate from that day. Eid Mubarak by the way.  Boubou and matching scarf - Sinniature Shoes - Sandaga market Jumkha - old from Pune Bracelet - gift This year, I will not do an Eid best looks. Instead, I might delect you with tales surrounding Eid outfits. For those who do not know, after fasting for a month, Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid El Fitr. It is the first day we will start eating three times a day after fasting for a month. This day is a day of celebration. It usually begins with a prayer at the Mosque and then ends with feast to be shared with family and friends. For this event, it is recommended to have new clothes. Therefore, Muslims all around the world always try and get their Eid outfit ready even before Ramadan.  That is the case for Senegal as well. We are still a country that rely heavily on tailors. We (almost) all have our outfits custom made. Many women (and men) w

Abidjan - Final days

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 Hi Everyone! You might say that the only thing I did in Abidjan was shopping. And you might be right. On the final day in the city, I went to Plateau to check this boutique a friend of mine told me about. She wanted me to purchase a bag for her. I indulged because the bags looked pretty and I wanted a piece myself. I took a Yango to Plateau and exited near the Mosque. I walked around a bit, admiring the big buildings, the greenery and the effervecense of the city. The boutique was big, located right before a building called Pyramid. I looked at the bags on display but did not see the one my friend wanted. They were beautiful but when the shop clerck told me about the prices I was shook. They were really nice but not worth the price for me and for my friend.  The Plateau Mosque entrance La Pyramide building Some street art Bags at Makeda Boutique  I left and headed to Noom hotel on foot since it was not so far from the boutique. Noom hotel was a place I wanted to see ever since I arriv

Abidjan Day 6 and 7: More shopping and a boat ride

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Hello! I am still talking about what I did during my week stay in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.  Day 6 was a Sunday. I wanted to go to brunch either in one of those fancy hotels or near the sea. But upon checking Google and Instagram, I realized that it was too late to make any kind of special arrangements. Had I made better plans, I would have either checked the Millionaire Bay (La Baie des Millionnaires) or travel to Grand Bassam. I felt a bit disappointed but decided to make the most of my day. I went to visit Cap Sud mall. Turns out it was not very far from Playce Mall. This mall was different though, a bit more luxury oriented. I checked shops such as Kiabi, Mango without buying anything. Then I went inside the Woodin store wich is a fabric store. I bought a polo shirt for my brother and fabric for my Mother as souvenirs.  Luxury jewelry store Côte d’Ivoire fabric at the Woodin store  I walked around the mall a bit before trying this Italian place for lunch called Pasta E Pizza. I wa