Tea with fresh mint – amazing added to any black tea and transforms ordinary green tea into a far more exotic and fresh beverage.
Rosewater and lemon juice in my water each morning. I am trying to embrace the scents and flavours of the region.
Baklava by the tray from the local supermarket. It’s a delight all of the family share.
The call to prayer. So this is something which could also appear on the most annoying list (especially at 4:00am) - But there is something about it that always makes you stop and take notice.
The architecture – style, form, shapes of the buildings and the mosques. Grier’s favourite car game is to count the mosques. A very easy game as there is supposed to be one within walking distance wherever you are in the country. And there is.
Air conditioning – it thrills and surprises me every time.
The oud – everywhere you go there is an exotic fragrance emanating with touches of musk, sandalwood, saffron, cinnamon, honey, rose, amber...
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