RAMADAN FEAST!

Whirling Dervish

The Band

Dessert!

Have been to 2 Ramadan dinners now - one at La Cigale Hotel and one at the Ritz Carlton. La Cigale was first. The food was great (see the dessert photo) but the enterainment fell flat. The food was also great at the Ritz Carlton (the other photos) and the entertainment was fantastic with a whirling dervish (don't know how they do it - he "whirled" around for 15 - 20 minutes), a band and a magician. Atmosphere is terrific - they want you to feel like you are in a tent in the desert. Service (especially at the Ritz) was outstanding. Still, I will be very happy when Ramadan is over. I am a morning person, and having nothing open during the day is getting very frustrating.

We are having Erin's Birthday party this Saturday at our compound pool. She is very excited! Ramadan ends next week (Oct. 1) and the holiday of Eid begins. Kids will be off school Wed and Thur.

Getting a little cooler here. Only 111 degrees yesterday afternoon!