I can't believe I've been out
here nearly two weeks already! It's absolutely flown by!
School's been keeping me busy, even when I'm not in school
there're trips to the Souks and meals out. It's brilliant. I'll try and take
some photos of the souks the next time I'm there, but they are all becoming
very westernised, which is a shame. I had visions of Souks like the ones in
Istanbul (well, pictures I've seen of Istanbul) but it's all very modernised
here. However there is a brilliant little food place at the entrance of the Old
Souk. Gorgeous Lebanese food that's dirt cheap. It was probably the best
meal I've had since I've been out here. And the juices they make here really
make you forget that you'd normally have a beer or glass of wine with your dinner.
My current favourite is lemon and mint. It's incredible.
School's taken us the the biggest shopping mall in Kuwait a
couple of times as well. It's called the Avenues and I'm pretty sure you could
do your week's quota of exercise just by walking around it it's that big!
There's an Ikea and Carrefour and everything from Zara and Topshop to an
electronic superstore. It's just incredible! My friend, A, and I wandered round
in 40 + degree heat the other day trying to find a Kuwaiti coffee shop but
Starbucks has appeared to have taken over! However we did head to Marina and it
was beautiful!
However C and I did wander down to the beach last week. It
was beautiful, I wish I'd taken my camera! The walk there was interesting, I'm
pretty sure we walked through building sites and my flip flops will never be
the same again, but it was a brilliant walk and the beach was well worth it. It
was only a tiny beach behind a little shopping mall and next to what appeared
to be a building site, but it was just perfect! We paddled in the Gulf and
tried to avoid stepping on the millions of Hermit Crabs! The sea was so warm
and perfect. However walking for an hour (there and back) in 47 degree heat
wasn't completely pleasant! I had to have a cold bath when I got back it was that
hot!
School's brilliant, the year 3 team is brilliant and my class is
lovely! I can't wait to get stuck in and start teaching properly. The first day
was very much an introduction to the school, and getting to know the kids.
Which was lovely, but long and tiring! Last night I was just exhausted and fell
asleep watching I am Legend.
And that brings us up to date! It's a bit bizarre having my
weekend be Friday and Saturday, but I'm sure I'll get used to it!
Here's some pictures of the view from my lovely flat. Yes that blue stuff behind the high rises is the sea!
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