Hi there Last postcard from 2005 from the heat in west Africa. The people here do nothing but smile which is a little scary at first. Very friendly people but in shorts I am the "Le blanco", so must stop doing that!! Saw the Grand Mosqueè, wonderful building made of mud and wood sticking out to act as ladders after the rains to to repairs, photos later. Marakesh in a few days and then the Christmas carols on the 24th; just blow up santas here as reminders so far. Hope the last email was not too boring and see you all in 2006. DeclanX PS Photo update on 27th