This week has been a whirlwind of activity, which finally, thankfully wound down this morning. We have sorted through all the boxes, and sold most everything. We probably made $750, a fraction of the worth, but all of it going to good homes and we are happy to share it with the lovely people we know here. It's good karma. And we are now living more simplified and less cluttered lives.
The money paid for some significant car repairs we needed this week, so that is also a blessing. Everything turns right side up, given enough patience and time.
We are in a good place, and it will be nice to spend the next five to six days with very few real errands to do, instead enjoying what we have grown to love about living in Gab.
Last night, we had dinner at Khalid and Alla's house, joined by some other friends. This is perhaps the most amazing meal I have had here. We arrived at 7:30, and maybe only started to eat at 8:30, instead lounging on the sofas on their pool side patio. It has a very Middle Eastern feel, but that is of course where they are from. Alla served a veritable Iraqi feast, starting with a platter of hummus, beans, and avocado, followed by marinated lamb on a bed of saffron rice with raisin and cashews. There were stuffed cabbages, onions, tomatoes, and peppers. The eggplant and chicken dish in a tomato sauce was perhaps my favorite. And a green salad, just to fill in the cracks. We were all encouraged to have seconds and we did. Then after dinner we were served Iraqi tea in the most exquisite tea glasses. Dessert was a meal in itself. From trifle to flan to baklava to caramel ice cream, it was utterly delightful. Then to top things off around 10:30, we had Turkish coffee. Needless to say, I was still full this morning. Is this something to look forward to in our new home? Let's hope so.
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