We've been facing unusual weather for this time of year here in the UAE, but I'm not complaining! The unexpected drizzles in the past few weeks have kept the impending scorch of summer at bay and we have been enjoying pleasant breezy sunny days.
Instead of scrolling down yet another mall, hubby and I decided to take a stroll outdoors last weekend. We got adventurous and took the scenic route down a road less known to us, and found ourselves in the cultural nook of Rolla, Sharjah.
The sun was shining down upon us, we soaked up the vitamin D and enjoyed the lovely breeze by the sea. We walked down Iranian Market, a wholesale market that still has the quaint whimsical magic of an Arabian past. Thatched roofs and old-fashioned ceiling fans whirled above, and the store doors were adorned with traditional wooden decor.
We sat by the souk on a nearby bench and enjoyed a traditional Iraqi kabab sandwich as the traffic whizzed past. The sea breeze was so soothing, we could have easily fallen into a midday siesta right there.
A few steps ahead we reached the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Culture. A monumental building with a very interesting array of artifacts from the past.
We were ravished by the end of the walk, and headed to Pak Ghazi for lunch. Pak Ghazi is by no means a fancy restaurant, but its basic interiors are a stark contrast to the wide range of rich and flavourful Pakistani dishes they serve out. We had a delicious Peshawari Chicken curry (a curry with a tomato and capsicum base).
Every weekend should be like this... a discovery of new places, lovely weather and a relaxed mind, and ofcourse great food. It's Tuesday today, two more days to the weekend!
- Big Sis.
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