Can you believe we have been here for 4 weeks already?!! It has gone by so quickly! Ramadan is at the half way mark and we are managing pretty well I think. We have learned to work around the afternoon closing of the stores, and the no eating or drinking in public. I will admit […]
Week of Firsts
This has been a week of firsts! FIrst night in our new apartmentFirst day of schoolFirst time drivingFirst time using new washer & dryer First night I’ve cooked a meal in a month Saturday Aug 14th was our first night in our new apartment! We have officially moved out of the hotel. I will miss […]
Ramadan Begins
Today marked the beginning of Ramadan – the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. This is the time during which they concentrate on their faith, while also strengthening family & community ties. During this month, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, & smoking from sunrise to sunset. Non-Muslims are also asked to respect these rules by […]