tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post1252420683399134892..comments2022-04-04T07:37:55.465-07:00Comments on A Busy Bobbin: The Upheaval, The Trip, The Culture, The Settling Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326222179318975151noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-52323174036594390742017-08-26T03:20:15.952-07:002017-08-26T03:20:15.952-07:00 Wow breezed through your move blog. Brave and c... Wow breezed through your move blog. Brave and courageous journey! Congratulations on your safe arrival. Wishing you many many good days in your new home. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380279967519590175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-86722687614912490262017-08-22T23:35:30.420-07:002017-08-22T23:35:30.420-07:00Thank you Alice. It seems that men and women are ...Thank you Alice. It seems that men and women are equal here in Bahrain. Not so much in Saudi though. We spoke in length with our Bahraini neighbors and women are revered and respected immensely. Unfortunately, they can't drive worth a hoot. :) I will have to see if I can find a Papparoti. It's so much fun discovering all the nice little things here. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326222179318975151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-71185735875211555262017-08-22T23:31:00.143-07:002017-08-22T23:31:00.143-07:00Thank you Brenda. I miss all of you too.Thank you Brenda. I miss all of you too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326222179318975151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-69317219089275682362017-08-22T17:59:25.645-07:002017-08-22T17:59:25.645-07:00I'm glad to see you have safely made it to Bah...I'm glad to see you have safely made it to Bahrain, and I really enjoyed reading your blog. My daughter and her family live in Saudi Arabia, and we were able to spend a weekend in Bahrain seeing many of the same things that you just mentioned. The survival of the Tree of Life is fascinating when you see the barren land for such a distance around it. We also enjoyed a tour of the National Museum. I think the memory that sticks with me the most was in an area that showed models of older style homes. One of the signs said that when a little boy was born, the umbilical cord would be buried in under the mosque. If a little girl was born, the cord would be buried under the kitchen. Goodness gracious, those traditions speak volumes about the differences in how they value men over women.<br /><br />A friend who lived in UAE for a year pointed me to a bakery called Papparoti. I believe there is one in Bahrain. They have the most amazing sweet buns and a variety of drinks to choose from. <br /><br />Enjoy your time in Bahrain. I have a feeling the time will fly by. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942610485960738635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-67914574514265780332017-08-20T22:02:19.397-07:002017-08-20T22:02:19.397-07:00Glad to read about your adventure and that everyth...Glad to read about your adventure and that everything is going well. Wishing you and Eric lots of great memories and hope you get to make some great trips while you're there. Be safe and happy and we miss you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925350951973755264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-90659775140387725172017-08-20T08:20:03.517-07:002017-08-20T08:20:03.517-07:00I just read this blog and it is wonderful. So glad...I just read this blog and it is wonderful. So glad y'all are on this wonderful journey.lizzie bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783982174222305956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-81568533414469825382017-08-20T08:13:43.837-07:002017-08-20T08:13:43.837-07:00Wow! What an adventure you are having. Thank you f...Wow! What an adventure you are having. Thank you for sharing, as I would not be be brave enough to embrace it as you have (I am a much older quilter than you). I love seeing that it can be done and that you can take most of your things from home with you. Best wishes for you and your Husband to be able to see the sights and travel safely all you can. I will be looking forward to your pictures of the sights from your adventures and the quilts that you get quilted while you are there.Marjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906992320495311399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414993896269670867.post-58110045579846045562017-08-20T07:02:49.225-07:002017-08-20T07:02:49.225-07:00Very interesting to read about the beginning of yo...Very interesting to read about the beginning of your adventure. Thanks for sharing Lori Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115354702539341484noreply@blogger.com