Our neighbors, Ali and his daughter Duwa invited us over for dinner. They served us Maqlubay, cucumber and tomato salad, and beef wraped in eggplant with a tomato sauce. It was delicious! Every time we eat at someones house we can barely move by the end of the meal. The more you eat, the happier they are, and every time you finish your plate, they throw on another heaping helping. They are the nicest people we have met. Ali doesn't speak any English, but he sure does love Michael. This night has been one of the best opportunities Michael has had to practice his Arabic.
Yasmine, Robin, Michael, Me, Lamise and Duwa
Ali and his daughter, Duwa are from Iran. His wife and other daughters currently are living in Australia. He is here in Jordan, waiting until he can join them. Duwa is visiting from Australia for a few months. She told me she doesn't want to go back though, because it has been hard for her to find friends in Australia.
Lamise and her sister Yasmine are from Palestine and they have both lived in the states for a number of years. Yasmine speaks very good English with next to no accent and Lamise and Duwa are very fluent as well. Lamise is halarious. She is one of the most liberal Muslim women I have met, and also one of my favorites.
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