DOME

The other day we went to Dome in Juffair, one of our fav cafes. As it was most likely to be the last time we went there before leaving for Dubai, I thought we should take some photos. Lilli offered to do the job, and between her and the staff, she created this little expose. The black and white newspaper format has 'helped' a few of the photos :-)

The staff at Dome are wonderful and were perfectly patient and encouraging with Lilli. Apart from the fantastic staff and spacious environment Dome is the only place in Bahrain that I have been to where you can ask for a flat white and they know what you are talking about. It is also very kid friendly.

The food is good too. We particularly like the antipasto.

HAWAR ISLAND

Knowing that we may be leaving Bahrain soon,we are trying to fit in as much Bahraini travel and culture as we can.

Last weekend we took an overnight trip to Hawar Island accompanied by the Mason's; Xynia's; Ziad, Narthum & 8 month old Marcel; Marwan, Vera & 4 year old Alex.

The trip was booked and paid for in advance, and judging by the flyer, the Hawar Island Resort looked amazing!

After a one hour boat trip on a modern passenger boat (with Mr Bean dvd for entertainment) we arrived on the island. From a distance the resort looks fab, but up close - very tired and drab. Shabby would probably be the best description of the resort, the food far from great and I think the travel agent in Bahrain did a bit of a number on us - however, we had great company and for that reason had a fun time. The children were particularly well catered for as they weren't as concerned about aesthetics. They swam in the pool, had rides with their dads on jet skis and quad bikes, played for hours on the waterslide, kayaked and generally enjoyed the experience.

View from the bedroom window (left)

View from the bedroom window (right)

Riding the quad bikes (Lilli did have a helmet on during the ride)

Waterslide fun.

Mr. TIM'S 42nd BIRTHDAY

Tim celebrated his 42nd birthday last month. The birthday celebrations started the night before his birthday at La Fontaine restaurant with the Xynia's and the Mason's. We ate outside near the fountain with oversized lanterns and candles being the only source of light. It was lovely. The fabulous venue and atmosphere were not let down by the food. Tim and I both felt that it was the best meal we had had recently. The children had a lovely time running around and making cubby houses out of the empty tables - fortunately we had arrived early which meant that the diners coming for a romantic evening did not have to tolerate us all evening.

Tim was shouted breakfast and lunch by Dimitri & Moose, with cake in the office in the afternoon, and the evening was spent outside at the Gulf Hotel at a conveniently arranged staff function. The 3 Amigo's (Tim, Moose & Dimitri) arrived in matching shirts and were quite successful in the prize winning stakes (promotional material from BCC clients) Alex (Dimitri's son) won a trip to anywhere in the world with Gulf Air. Unfortunately the fine print conditions make using it quite difficult.

ENCHANTED

The three of us went to see 'Enchanted' in the weekend. We all gave it 4.5 out of 5! It was silly, dorky, fun. I put it right up there with 'Birdcage', 'The Princess Bride' & 'Shrek I & II' as my favourite feel good, fluffy movies. We will definately get the dvd for home as well.

Favourite scenes:

Lilli - new dress scene.

Tim - hamster charades

Shar - anything to do with the Prince.