Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Hospitality

I just love the hospitality that is such an important part of the Arab culture. We serve tea or Arabic coffee several times each day. Anytime someone stops in, they are offered coffee or tea. The food is absolutely delicious! Mealtimes are such fun. Usually, there are many dishes that are put in the middle of the table and shared. Meals are not at all rushed. It is so much nicer than driving thru a fast food place and eating on the run! In the evenings when it is cooler, people sit outside and drink coffee and talk. It makes me rethink my ideas on hospitality, and how I am always in such a rush to things at home.



4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's awesome to see you've hit the ground running, or maybe eating:-) We are following your blog with interest and keeping you in our prayers. Greg

Anonymous said...

Hey Laura - so glad you arrived safely and all is going well. I would fit right in with those afternoon coffees - right up my alley!. Take care and know you are in my prayers. Enjoy your time and learn lots. Becky R.

Courtney said...

Hi Laura - Love your blog! If it is okay with you, I'd like to put a link to your blog on mine (www.mamaworkinprogress.blogspot.com) so that I can share it with others. You are doing a wonderful thing, and I can't wait to read more about it. Courtney

Anonymous said...

Laura, so thankful you arrived safely! Already missed you last Sunday and look forward to seeing you when you return. I absolutely love the idea of afternoon coffee and especially less hectic times to regroup and recenter!
Love, Betsy