We got back from Jordan the night b4. So today we will go to another relative for lunch. But first headed to the Suk(market) and got my knock off Tag watch for about $60. The real one retails around $4000. Lunch was really good. Had some new dishes. One was sweet spaghetti with egg- really good, then some things made with egg plant, and finally some koosherie for dessert-some sort of sweet egg with sugary drizzle in saffron flavor. It has felt like I ate my way t...

Omg. Dinner at the "mubarika inn!" Salad, fruit, rice, fish, lamb, beef, bread. IAM STUFFED!!! Can't get more local than this! Called the Shemmam cafe. On a side note: we also visited the local Suk or local shopping area after dinner. Persian rugs, money changers, gold and silver sellers, watch shops, electronics, fruits and meats and fish of all kinds freshly caught or picked . Just a crazy market place. My niece and nephew each picked out a local outfit to w...

Today was long. Saturday here. They take off on Friday and Saturday and start their week on Sunday. So today was like Sunday dinner. We drove to try great aunts and I waited outside with my cousin till she gave the ok for the guys to come in. There were 4 of their 11 families there. So just about 30 of us for lunch.Funny thing was Arabs all broke out their cell phones just like Americans as soon as they sit down. Meal was large. Barani, saffron rice, chicken wit...

Got into Kuwait today about 2:15 pm. Just 11hrs from DC. Really beat but took in the sight of this great ship. It has been converted into a reception hall on the inside. We were even able to. Get up on the main deck. We discovered where the poop deck came from- but that is another story. Beautiful sunset out over the Persian Gulf. Just about 65 degrees.