I invited my friends to celebrate three November birthdays, among which mine, and I prepared a genuine Moroccan dinner because of my recent visit there: harira with dates and chicken tajine. On another ...
When I outlined the itinerary for this Morocco trip, as it was going to be my fourth to the country, I knew I’d be seeing places again, but I didn’t mind.
After all, part my first trip had been ...
... immediately outside. I’m not used to these places, and walked to the centre to visit another interesting fort. The caretaker, as knowledgeable about history and dates as they usually are, explained the ...
... been invited by the maid’s family, themselves related to him.
When they came to my home for dinner, in addition to the silk, I was given a box of dates, one of sweets and kebbeh. If he had brought everyone ...
... to a tomb. He calls me and shows me the dates on the plaque signifying this is his parents’ tomb. The water he has poured into the hollow around the plant has made the soil darker, giving a hope of life ...
... let alone the impressive history of the place that dates back to the 6th century. Unfortunately, it lies off the main road and the nearest public transport routes are 11 km off. I asked the hotel manager ...
... dates from after the Italian period.
Watching the visitors, however, is really worth the walk. After their visit to the holy grounds, they are wearily making their way from it. Most are old skinny people, ...
... character that makes them unique, a chance not to be missed.
One of the two dates is St. Anthony’s day, 19th January, with a small pedlar market that sells mainly smoked or dried chestnuts sown into quaint ...
... this can be done on board the Star Ferry, among other options. It leaves from an old pier that dates back to colonial times and the boat itself can’t be any younger. Passengers can board the ferry either ...
I have one picture of Hong Kong in my memory, and it dates back to my childhood. My cousin’s bedroom, where I was living for one summer while her family were on holiday, had a white desk. On one of the ...
... of familiarity that their closed circle can make so intimate.
My relationship with the Italcementi sports centre dates back to my first years of age, because my primary school was just opposite the compound ...
... development in Italy dates back to the Fascist era! I wonder how long more the Bel Paese, the beautiful country, the main destination of the Grand Tour, will still be so. I specifically refer to Italy, ...
... me that the last blast in Kashmir dates to just a fortnight ago in a market.
In the evening I take leave from Gagan after a last visit to the shrine, walking in the opposite direction on the bridge because ...