one might be convinced that i don't have a life by my recent absence from blogging.  i assure you that is not the case.

here are the long-awaited photos from my new house.  all shot on a 50mm f/1.8 because my 20-35 is currently in the shop.




My ever-faithful travel buddy.



The wash type/temperature selector on my washing machine.  Washing machine lives in the bathroom--notice the wonderful floral bouquet painted on the tiles.



My toothbrush holder on my mirror with floral bouquet in reflection.

 

The guest bedroom.  The calligraphy says, "Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest."



Most of the lightswitches look like this one.  The switch glows in the dark. [Did i mention most of my house has 1970s era charm?]



The morning routine.



Knobs on the stove/oven.  Left to Right:  Timer, Oven Temp, Top Left Burner.



The "make it taste better quickly" shelf.



Fridge door.



We take our shoes off in the house.



Bookshelf in the living room.



Flower was received as a gift from J&M for my 31st birthday in April.



More of the living room/dining room.



The "bookshelf-turned-buffet" complete with guest book.

13 May 2009

Went with a friend to a local bazaar for her to purchase some goodies before returning to America in July.

The bazaars in this part of the world are part of the ancient Silk Road network of trade routes through which goods and ideas traveled for centuries before the sea routes opened.  Most times there is a mosque right next to a bazaar which shows the importance of religious ideas spreading through commercial routes.








Spice trade was also very important along the route.



And where people are shopping, they must eat.  A local doner guy sells his shaved meat sandwiches.



Hand-crafted ceramic plates.



At the close of the day we ventured up to a popular overlook. This city sprawls on for miles and miles and miles!

9 May 2009

went out with some friends to a big, huge mall.