This afternoon, we spent time with our new Jordanian friend, who we call Q (it is easier than his Arabic name). His house is just as lovely as Waed's and his family was very inviting also.
Instead of lamb, though, we had barbecued GOAT. That's right, within 24 hours I have eaten two meats I would have never at home. Do they even sell either of those at our local Stop & Shop? And this goat was fantastic. Wow. It was served on pita bread and a salad and it was so enjoyable! We just sat around and talked and ate - for 3 hours. 3 non-stop hours of eating lots of meat, meat, and more meat. Good thing I liked it! And I am a very picky eater who won't even eat hamburgers back home. Who am I?
After we ate our large meal, we ate a delicious cake with toasted almonds. And since it was Q's birthday yesterday, we celebrated with him and his family. But the candles on the cake were no ordinary candles, they were thick, half a foot-long sparklers. That makes candles seem so lame now. I don't even know if those are legal in the states though...?
Anyway, we had a great time and it is nice to know local people who are so willing to do anything for you and help you out in any way. It is very comforting.
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