Sun, sand and sea …..tales from the life of a British expat in the UAE.
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” Buddha
The traditional festival of Songkran, also known as the Thai New Year or Thailand Water Festival, was originally celebrated as a way for the Thai people to sprinkle water on their family members and elders for good fortune and pay their respects to their beloved Buddha.
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” James Beard
Like buses, you wait for good events in the capital and then they all come along at once! Last weekend was chock-a-block with capital dwellers spoilt for choice on how to best use their leisure time.
“Keeping one’s guests supplied with liquor is the first law of hospitality.” Margaret Way
Well its been a very busy seven days with the arrival of the in-laws, which means as with all visitors lots of eating out and general overindulging.
“Give my people plenty of beer, good beer, and cheap beer, and you will have no revolution among them.” Queen Victoria
“Give my people plenty of beer, good beer, and cheap beer, and you will have no revolution among them.” Queen Victoria
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