Life in Bahrain has had its ups and downs in the last several months. But with everything that has changed here, I still find little things that make me grateful for the chance to be living in a different culture, experiencing the unexpected so often.
I love color. I love shiny, glittery, pretty things. The Manama Souk, or marketplace, is stocked to the brim with all kinds of this stuff. As I wandered through the narrow, shop-lined alleyways, sipping my favorite lemon mint juice (these things are addictive here), I was just thankful to have my camera and some free time to take in a little bit of this place that makes me see it like a tourist might--even though I live 10 minutes away.
The entryway into the souk, and one of the many mosques nearby. The call to prayer rings through the city here five times a day.
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I so wish I could carry my stuff like that. Hands-free! Every other shop offers tailoring at a price you wouldn't believe. |
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| Who wouldn't want to whip out their wallets for all this gorgeous color? Everyone here is holding their breath, waiting for the oppressive heat and humidity to finally lift. More city stuff here then... |
