Clockwise from top left:
Remains of a Superfood Salad; one of many dishes served at
Naranj; Cold Stone Creamery all the way in Kuwait;
the options available at Tim Horton's, a Canadian favourite;
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There is a saying that goes a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Well here, a biscuit in the hand is worth 300GB. That's right, I said 300. This little gadget (better known around town as a biscuit) is my mobile router that offers me 300GB, yes, 300GB, of data for about $15 a month. I can video chat everybody!!!! It fits in my pocket and keeps me connected wherever I am. Someone needs to tell Verizon to get with the program.
Kids are kids everywhere!!! They may come from different backgrounds, have different fundamental beliefs, be accustomed to different facets of living, and represent an array of physical characteristics, but they are still kids who want someone to hear them, care about them, set boundaries, and help them sort out what they see for their futures.
The music of the day and night here is a car horn. I actually think drivers must be frustrated musicians and composers constantly engaged in a melodic battle to see whose note rings the loudest.
Riding in anything that moves is a serious test of faith!! Being an unlicensed driver is bliss because the rules of the road are like nothing I have ever experienced. Round-abouts take on a whole different meaning when the right-of-way is given to the inside lane...say what now? Sidewalks are not made for walking but for parking, and painted lines in the road are obviously just for decoration when two lanes on your side of the median quite easily become five if that's how you want to roll. You know; Get in where you fit in!!! For my time here, I'll stick to riding in a taxi with my eyes focused on my phone, so I can avoid looking at the road. Maybe that's why I keep getting lost...hmmm!!!
Swimming in the Gulf |
on the gulf to a little island in the middle of the sea was relaxing and refreshing. Although I haven't yet let go of my fear of heights and didn't dare jump from the upper deck like so many of the others, when we stopped and anchored about 45 minutes from our island destination just to cool off and enjoy the sea, I wasted no time joining in the fun and checking off another thing on my bucket list. Now more than ever, I am anxiously and excitedly waiting for Camryn to come in December so we can share some of the adventures together. I'm still working on my mom, but I think she's coming around.
Finally, there is ABSOLUTELY something new and beautiful to behold in the most unlikely places. Respect and reverence for lives lost extends around the world and demonstrates how turmoil affects everyone. While the news and media can give you insight into what's happening elsewhere, we all need to be mindful that those views are not all encompassing.