A vintage book, antique Arabic coffee pot and coin necklace.
Among the joys of the Middle East are the rituals: the serving of strong Arabic coffee; the stories and news exchanged among family and friends. Classical Arabic is a flowery, poetic language, perfect for story-telling around a Bedouin campfire or a relaxed three-hour evening meal under the stars, starting with a delicious mezza and ending with freshly-brewed Arabic coffee.
If you have a penchant for adventure and want to experience - and photograph - some of these wonderful traditions, join Alex de Souza and me for our Journey to Jordan March 1 - 8, 2010. A few places are still available and we'd love to have you along, as we visit many of Jordan's magnificent attractions.
Don't forget your camera for excellent landscape photography pointers from Zohrab, the late King Hussein's personal photographer. What an honour to learn from Zohrab, whose breathtakingly-beautiful work is in great demand!
Go here for information about how you can accompany us on our Journey to Jordan.
Love the coffee pot and necklace! I wish I could join you in Jordan next year...but I may be giving birth at that time :) I'll just have to follow you through your blog.
Posted by: Jen Laceda | 13 August 2009 at 03:53
This looks like it will be such a fabulous trip - inspiring, intense, and incredibly rewarding, for all involved. Enjoy!! x
Posted by: pia | 11 August 2009 at 09:52
You had me at, "strong Arabic coffee". Oh I am wishing and hoping. I know this trip will be beautiful.
Waves to Gillian.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 10 August 2009 at 02:09
Mmmm, strong coffee...
This adventure with Alex sounds like something I wish I could do! Alas, I will be in Paris next year...so I have to be happy about that.!
What a tactile post, yum!
Novel
Posted by: Novel Nymph | 09 August 2009 at 16:40
i see what gillian means...it sounds irresistible and the photograph creates a beautiful vision for the imagery you created with your words.
xo what wonderful things this year is bringing your way!
Posted by: Robin Laws | 09 August 2009 at 06:55
I love that coffee pot, its so beautiful....
Posted by: Crafty Green Poet | 08 August 2009 at 20:22
Okay. I'll go!!! Ha ha!~!!! I'm already going, aren't I? How could someone read this post and not want to come. I am certain this trip is going to be a life changing one for a lot of us. I for one am really looking forward to it.
Oh I'm linking you, I just have to milk this for all it's worth. I cannot keep this to myself, there are so many bloggers out there (and non bloggers) who would LOVE this trip.
Thanks to you and Alex again for arranging it.
Lovely photo! Is that coin necklace among your many Arabic treasures???? xoxo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 08 August 2009 at 19:42
Sounds like it's going to be an amazing trip! And how fantastic is that teapot, wow.
Posted by: Amanda Nicole | 08 August 2009 at 17:38