Friday, August 10, 2012

Yesterday

I managed to get out for a walk before noon.  Taking a different route, exploring new streets and seeing new sights helps to keep me going.
Most of Kuwait looks like this.
Lots of concrete, piles of rubble as new buildings go up, and very little shade.
But when I walk, I focus on the beauty that is there to be found. 





Last night we met Mona and Ali for iftar at Wasabi.

Then headed back to our house for dessert and coffee.  Some traditional sweets along with jam shortbread and a chocolate slice (recipe can be found here).
Our Friday will be a quiet one spent at home.
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend.
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42 comments:

  1. A Whole Lotta MagicAugust 10, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Tammy,

    Do you fast for Ramadan?

    S
    xo

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  2. Helen PhilippsAugust 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I have just been catching up, and I have so enjoyed your walking posts, Tammy. The pictures are so interesting, it's as if I'm going exploring too :) I hope you have a lovely weekend, and enjoy the rest of your friend's visit.....and your yummy baking too.
    Helen x

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  3. Heather - The Good LifeAugust 10, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Sounds like a perfect day, a refreshing walk and and an evening spent with friends. Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend. We have one week left before the start of school. Take care, Heather

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  4. ClaudiaAugust 10, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I love seeing these glimpses of Kuwait. Thank you for them, Tammy. Have a wonderful weekend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  5. oldthingsAugust 10, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    You did a nice walk! In some places has little shade. I hope always to have fun with friends like yesterday evening.
    Have a wonderful weekend
    Olympia

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  6. hooksandyarnsAugust 10, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Nice pictures Tammy - have a great weekend. :)

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  7. Stitchy Mc Floss August 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Lovely photos! I love that you focus on the green and not the other parts. :)

    Dinner with friends is always nice. :)

    Hope you have a wonderful day and weekend, too. :)

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  8. MeredithAugust 10, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    First lovely friends, then a quiet day. Sounds perfect.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  9. koraleeAugust 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Oh how lovely..there is so much beauty...and spending time with friends is the icing on the cake. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  10. AnneAugust 10, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Tammy your treats look fabulous. I bet you made your friends day when she seen those. I loved seeing your pictures. I feel like I went along for the walk with you. I hope you have a great weekend too.

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  11. DeborahAugust 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I find your posts so interesting! This is such an unknown world to me except for what happens in the news and I'm sure that view is a bit skewed. Yummy treats,too.

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  12. PamAugust 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Your photos are beautiful. Your posts are so uplifting as you search out the beauty in your surroundings.

    We've had excessive heat warning all week. One day was 116 and is to be 115 today. Kids have still been going out for playground at school. Rowan the youngest declared "Mema, it really isn't that hot! Daddy said that one time it was 126". I told her I thought the real record was 122 but she insists that one day it was 126. So I guess when you compare 115 to 126 "It's really not that hot!"

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  13. angelikiAugust 10, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Seems like a very interesting walk to me!! I also love discovering new places!!
    The chocolate slices look delicious (I looooooove chocolate!)
    Many kisses,
    Angeliki

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  14. Celestial CharmsAugust 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Love your attitude about seeking out the beauty around you, and I so enjoy looking at your photographs. Your inspiring me to take my camera along for walks with my dog. :)
    Have a lovely weekend Tammy.
    Maureen

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  15. Manuela@A Cultivated NestAugust 10, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    I scrolled through a few of you walking posts and enjoyed the photos of Kuwait.

    Have a great weekend!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    It's Friday so you must be at home being quiet. I won't disturb you.....shhhhhhhh

    Have a lovely weekend. I enjoyed your photos of your neck of the woods, as always.

    Hugs
    Jan

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  17. valAugust 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    neat photos...I loved the one with the nets over the dates! So neat to see how others live....thanks for sharing. I hope you have a wonderful weekend yourself.

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  18. Fruitful FusionAugust 10, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I try to do the same Tammy, focus on the beauty. I live in a similar environment to you! Today we walked to the supermarket in the afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised to feel a cool breeze! Iftars here are about to get busy (and fun) with visiting guests!

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  19. La Tea DahAugust 11, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    I think Ramadan is very nice with all the delicious night-time treats! I'm enjoying your posts which contain pictures of such beautiful, exotic, REAL food! I'm glad you can find so many beautiful places to explore on your walks.

    It's hot here right now --- DH is watering our lawn like crazy. It's still green, but it is taking a lot of work to keep it that way!

    Enjoy your week-end!
    LaTeaDah

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  20. DianeAugust 11, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    You do find the beauty - everywhere. Love the interesting walks you take us on and the sweets look soooo good! Diane

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  21. Nicole SandersAugust 11, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing these images it gives a good insight into the beautiful side of Kuwait. Enjoy your weekend:)

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  22. podsoAugust 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I enjoyed seeing the sights of your walk around the neighborhood. It's amazing how we can find beauty around us if we just look for it!

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  23. MaryAugust 11, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I believe I would have skipped the restaurant and just come to your home for more of your delicious baked specialties!

    Glad you found some pretty green spots in that 'concrete jungle'. Good to know there are new buildings going up - progress is always positive in any city. What fruits are in the protective green bags? Dates maybe?

    Have a wonderful weekend dear.
    Mary X

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  24. Serena LewisAugust 12, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    A lovely walk, Tammy...thanks for taking us with you. I always enjoy seeing the sights with you. I'm home from hospital now and getting lots of bed rest. Thanks for your well wishes. xo

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  25. WildflowerhouseAugust 12, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Great photos. A question...why the netting on that one plant? I am guessing all sorts of answers in my head. Your goodies look so delicious. I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Thanks for the visit.

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  26. MisteaAugust 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I love seeing the resilience of the landscape. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. LuLu KelloggAugust 12, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Tammy....I truly love seeing photos from where you live. Indeed there is lots of beauty to be found!

    Happy Upcoming Week!
    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  28. Vicki BosterAugust 12, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Tammy-- you are so right to look for beauty everywhere--- I think it makes us appreciate it all the more. I'm thinking the jam shortbread sounds pretty good!!!!

    Enjoy your Sunday--
    Vicki

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  29. SusanAugust 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Hi Tammy...Good for you walking! Thanks for your visits and comments! Hope your weekend is good. Glad you got to dine out with friends. Susan

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  30. Draffin BearsAugust 13, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Hi Tammy,

    I enjoyed seeing where you went out walking and a little of how Kuwait looks.
    The sky is so blue and lots of pretty greenery around and the date palms are lovely.
    Wishing you a happy new week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. GardenOfDaisiesAugust 13, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    It's so interesting to see your pictures and see what is over there on the other side of the world! The bags that hang in the trees... are those protecting the fruit from birds, or something? Hope you have a really nice week with your friend who is in town!

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  32. A Fanciful LifeAugust 13, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Hi Tammy,

    You certainly do find the beauty - it's so interesting to see also. However, it must be hard walking when there is no shade with the high temperatures. How do you keep cool enough? I like the photo with the rooster!
    Have a good week,
    Sharon

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  33. CatherineAugust 13, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    That would have been a hot walk!
    Hope you had a good weekend and wishing you a happy week!
    xo Catherine

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  34. lovestitchAugust 13, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    So glad you enjoy walking! I prefer running but walking is also great! Love all your photos, those cookies look so yummy! :)
    You have a happy new week!
    Best, LS

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  35. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 14, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    It must be hard for many to see the beauty but I'm so glad you share your walks with us. It's hard to imagine places like this. Take care!

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  36. MelanieAugust 14, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    I'm glad you can find the beauty when you take your walks, even among the rubble. Is the weather there really hot right now?

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  37. Lori annAugust 14, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    hi tammy, i like that you can find the beauty and focus on that even in the extreme heat. i really appreciate seeing your photos, it's so interesting where you live. my dad lived in iran in the 70's, but we weren't allowed to visit there, so would spend our summers with him in portugal.
    glad your enjoying your time with your friends!

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  38. CatAugust 14, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I do enjoy seeing these snippets of where you live, it's great that you are still going out despite all the heat, it does feel good to have some time outside exploring. I hope that you enjoyed your weekend and the start of your week has been a happy one:)

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  39. BeccaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you for sharing pics of your surroundings Tammy! I know what you mean...when I lived in Vegas, I was bored and everything just looked brown, and hot to me, so I would really strive to find the beauty. You took some lovely shots and I love the last ones especially with the shade from the palms and other plants.

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  40. LP VintageAugust 16, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    I love your attitude - looking for the beauty in your surroundings is a great trait to cultivate! take care, Lorraine

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  41. KathleenAugust 16, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Wow, I don't know how you manage to walk outdoors in such high temps! I like to get out and about whenever I can and enjoy the sunshine when we get some. That's why I've been away from the computer recently - we've been having good weather!

    Also do you ever visit the website Ravelry.com? It's a great place for crocheters and knitters.

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  42. Sam I Am......August 17, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Oh, how I would love to go out to eat there and taste all the wonderful foods!
    How does that fasting work...all day until sunset? With that heat and no water isn't that dangerous? When do they do road work and such at night?
    Just curious not meaning any disrespect.
    Your desserts looked so delectable....good thing I wasn't there or no one would have gotten any! LOL! Looks like you had a wonderful evening with good food and good friends.

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