John Cornhill

John Cornhill
Hello all again. Second day Sunday 21st was equally full and enjoyable this being an extra day off for Jillian (who normally works on a Sunday) due to the new year. (the weekend here is Friday which is islamic societies' main observance day, and Saturday)
Started with brunch at Wendy’s (two lovely fried eggs) house in Springs, a two storey housing development on the edge of the city. This brunch was actually our second breakfast so a great start to the day. Went up the creek with Jillian again and this time took an abra (see 20th) to the other side of the creek where we walked around the spice souq then the gold souq. The souqs are closely packed markets where hundreds of merchants sell their wares in concentrated areas. The sight and smell of all those spices and associated products like nuts and sweets is striking and unforgettable (even by me). The gold souq is equally impressive with startling amounts of gold on display.
Then went back to the Heritage Village where newyear celebrations still going on so got some photos this time. Also fortunately had room for some of the arab pancakes with egg and cheese being made by the ladies in the big tent – very tasty they were too (the pancakes). Also went round the Diving Village – this is the traditional area frequented by pearl divers where they make tools for extracting the pearls and nets for catching big shellfish (crabs, crayfish?). Some fascinating old characters here, got some good photos.
Happy New Year to you all,
John