The heat is relentless- not just a blast of warmth but a full on oven environment and it is a wonderful thing to fall through the door into air conditioned comfort! Mornings and evenings, it is fine but during the day it is burning. But still sweat pours down your back.... skin is well oiled!
But I like it.
The GRande Mosque was more than splendid- the dedication and spiritualty that is carved into the walls and the artistic calligraphy that flows around the room, manifest the spirit of creation. It is a beautiful place to be. Marble is used everywhere here but I cannot find where it all comes from- I am assuming that India and places to the east are suppliers but I did find it mentioned( somewhere) that Yemen has marble deposits. I would like to know as marble is used in everything which implies an endless , local supply.
It is a beautiful stone- we have marble stairways in our building!
I cannot tell you of the mosque, with words and it is better that you look at the images
The Courtyard
The INterior
Each block is for a person to pray on
The tiles, the beauty
The Emir's Room for prayer.
LAter at the Souk- hot and sweaty... will return another day. We had some great food though-tabbouleh, lamb, chicken, salad and bread... 5KD for 2
The native wildlife ....
But I like it.
The GRande Mosque was more than splendid- the dedication and spiritualty that is carved into the walls and the artistic calligraphy that flows around the room, manifest the spirit of creation. It is a beautiful place to be. Marble is used everywhere here but I cannot find where it all comes from- I am assuming that India and places to the east are suppliers but I did find it mentioned( somewhere) that Yemen has marble deposits. I would like to know as marble is used in everything which implies an endless , local supply.
It is a beautiful stone- we have marble stairways in our building!
I cannot tell you of the mosque, with words and it is better that you look at the images
Everything, the architecture, the mosaic, the marble, the carving, all so large, dreamlike, and exquisite Liz. I'm so pleased you are enjoying this new place, and that you can share it all with us. Great stuff! Do hope, too, that Ikea has come to the fore to make your abode more homely, and that you have fixed the mattress problem too! ❤
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