Fresh Barhi Dates

Fresh barhi dates
Fresh barhi dates.

The first time I had a bite of these fresh yellow dates last year, I took an instant liking to them. They were sweet and crunchy. I later found out that they are called barhi dates and are imported from the Middle East. These delicious dates are available only during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Although they are expensive, I prefer them over dried dates which are a tad too sweet for my liking.

Ahoy!

Shadow of carved jade dragon ship
Shadow of carved jade dragon ship.

Sun rays coming through the window and door early in the morning can cast some unusual shadows. One morning, I woke up in time to catch this shadow of the carved jade dragon ship that was standing on top of the television set. I should wake up early more often to see what other interesting shadows the sun casts at different times of the year.