Friday, July 26, 2013

Floating Market !!!

Bangkok was formerly known as the Venice of the East.A floating market is a market where vendors sell things right off their boats, from the side of the canal.
it’s a fun to watch where many boats dock together and serve an array of amazing Thai food!


 Floating market seems really like an unique experience to get a sense into thai life.   I was truly impressed by the parking lot of boats on the canal and the way they served food rapidly to all the demanding orders. Many people got around by boat, or even went to the market to sell their goods directly from their boat.Floating in the canal are numerous wooden boats all weighted down with food and produce and other cooking accessories necessary for a self sufficient boat bobbling eatery Each boat owners proudly specializes in their own specialised
Thai Food.

 I awarded myself with a winning plate of tender lip licking squid(100BHT)The accompanying sauce was on outstanding sauce mean outstanding combination of lime,chilli and garlic that dressed the squid in an exciting flavour
Mama 
Made me simply ummmm:)









Saturday, July 20, 2013

My Memories of Egypt

One lazy afternoon while watching tv show about Egypt it reminded me of the museum I visited and made me write some of those remembrances of my visit to Egypt-  
When my daughter came up with one more holiday destination of the Eid holiday to Egypt I simply loved it, because Egypt and  mummification  was an very interesting topic for me right from my school 
days.

Egypt is one of the most populous country in Africa 

and Middle East ,and the most populated place in the 
world;Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern state.Its monuments, such as the Glaza pyramid complex  and its Great Sphinx,were constructed by its ancient civilization, which was one of the most advanced of its time. 

Exhibits had real mummies and also had close to 4000 artifacts in display. The artifacts tells us that ancient Egyptians worshiped hundreds of Gods and Goddesses, about kings and pharaohs, their lifestyle, mummification, burial practices which tells about their belief in  after life..
I loved my stay especially in Cairo . Cairo it smell beautiful.There is a certain desert and palm tree beauty to the smell of Egypt.Pretty much as simple as that,and the Egyptians themselves are very scent oriented ,it is very big business in Egypt
Shopping in Cairo can be great fun, the tiny shops with goodies including tourist souvenirs of alabaster pyramids and toy camels to traditional crafts of hand-blown glass, jewellery spices handmade leather shoes and traditional perfumes.
King of souks is Khan el-Khalili in Islamic Cairo, a world-famous attraction. 
 Egyptian museum is an excellent introduction about the ancient land. 

 The museum describes the mummification process in detail and also the daily life of ancient Egyptians

 The highlight of all the exhibits was to go into a small dark doorway which led us down to  where there was a display of recreation of a mummy, Myself, having studied history in college, thoroughly enjoyed the Egyptian museum.

Malls are not a huge part of Cairo’s shopping scene, but The First Mall,have over 60 designer boutiques, including brands such as Prada, Dior and Yves St Laurent.
Egyptian cuisine


Egyptian  cuisine  combines many of the best traditions of African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, and is both delicious and healthy.
 Fruit, such as dates and olives, picked from the trees combine with vegetables, meats and fresh fish, aromatic herbs and spices to create colourful and flavoursome dishes.
Typically, a meal will start with soup made from pulses or beans, onions, tomatoes and leafy green vegetables with a large helping of garlic or spices to give them a kick. Soup is served with flatbreads like pitta (flatbread made with fenugreek seeds and maize flour)
 A dish of chicken, lamb or veal that has been slow-roasted with herbs or a fish stew accompanied by couscous or rice may follow.
Two of Egypt’s most popular dishes are-
 ful Medames and koshari. It is made from spaghetti or macaroni, or sometimes rice, which is cooked together with pulses, garlic and tomatoes and topped with fried onions and herbs.
 Falafel, the spicy mashed bean or chickpea and herb patty delicacy that is found throughout the Middle East can be found everywhere and makes makes a tasty snack. Throughout Egypt there are both large hotel restaurants and smaller specialist ones in the main towns.


Cairo  Museum
 If you prefer international cuisine, head to the larger hotels in Cairo and its environs, which boast kitchens serving top-quality dishes. In the centre of Cairo there are cheap ‘fast food’ cafes selling traditional food in simple surroundings.

 Desert is usually pastries filled with figs, dates and nuts, and drenched in honey, or a mahallabiyaa (rice pudding) made with rosewater and sprinkled with spice. Yoghurt and fruit, especially oranges, dates and figs, are often eaten as a dessert too.

MAMA

We had fun in which I treasured it to date..all came home with memories of ancient Egypt and wondering how the country is today....






Tuesday, July 16, 2013

REASONS WHY I LOVE MY HUSBAND!!!


I've written so much about everything on my blog,Today,  I realized I haven't written much about the person who I am more attached, I trust, my best friend and my companion for my life time and the very special man who helped me to grow into a beautiful women who accepted my childlike behaviour, my tantrums  with open arms he who is that  is my husband,  known each other for 33 years! Plus 6 months of eventful courtship that eventually led to a happy marriage by God’s grace.

REASONS WHY I LOVE MY HUSBAND!!!
He loves being a  grandfather  and he really makes an effort to take care of  our  grandson Dron.


He is loyal, honest and trustworthy and he knows the 
         repercussion of  his actions. I've never doubted his 
            faithfulness to me.


  He tries his best to help me out in everything I want to 
      do and pursue,it was him who really gave me the 
                courage to push through.
 He is my personal cheer leader, he has faith in me and in what I can achieve.



 He understands my moods and know the right things to say when I am down.
He is not an alcoholic and he doesn't smoke.
He  is rarely complains, he is not moody.
He knows exactly what I'am thinking even if I don't say a word.
He understand my moods
He waits for me when I am in the beauty saloon.
He is really easy going.
He packs my laptop for me and then he would charge all 
my gadgets and phones, and set my watches,ironing my 
clothes without me knowing.
He still hold hands while crossing the road.
He understands my moods and know the right things to say 
when I am down.
Whenever he is around I never have to peel my shrimps and 
onions he does this every time for me.
I have a worst temper he is  so much calmer this combination
  so amazing...
He rarely complains he is not moody.
Whenever I ask him if my outfit looks great he would always 
say " YES' even if I know I look terrible.
He is very handy around the house ,he fix and clean up my 
kitchen gadget.
He is true gentleman opening doors and carrying my things 
for me.
 He is so compassionate and caring.
He laugh makes everything light,it is a ray of sunshine.
Every night he brings me a cup of milk before we sleep or whenever I'am working on my laptop.





MAMA

 I'll stand in your shadow it will be with so much pride and happiness






















































































































































































































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