I have been telling myself to update my blog, update my blog, update my blog! There are a few reasons why I have stayed away from it.
1. Nothing really exciting has been happening since my last post
2. To contradict the first reason, I have been very busy and haven't found time
3. To contradict the second reason, I have been lazy.
But in all seriousness, the life routine of Tony Bissen has taken to flight. I have been looking for things to blog about, but time before and after school is consistent, busy, and normal. There always is something that needs to be done. Groceries, laundry, school work, blogging, cooking, cleaning, etc. After school, most days I want to just sit, play some meditating music on my guitar, drink some orange juice, and stare at the beige colored walls of my cockroach infested, comfortable apartment while drifting off into space. But life is short and I find it more relaxing to explore Fahaheel, watch people carry on with their lives, visit unique shops and restaurants, and take in all Kuwait has to offer.
The weekends are different, and this past weekend was very much enjoyable. My friends and I took a trip to Kuwait City to experience the Friday market. We viewed a football (soccer) match and blasted each other in a game of paintball near the Kuwait Towers.
To understand the Friday market is simple. You can get almost everything and anything there! 'Tis true. My buddy told me last year, he and his friend bought back his friend's stolen hockey gear. So...you get the picture. Whether you would like a floor mat, a Persian rug, a shower head, pots and pans, some new (and used) shoes, a turkey, an extremely large parrot, or some pink and yellow chicks, you can find it all at the Friday market. Apparently, my friend has also seen monkeys being sold at the market, and every now and then, one may be lucky enough to see a cheetah or tiger being sold. I have heard that lately the police have begun to put a stop to the illegality of the selling of wild cats. However, many people who work at my school for some years have seen people driving on the road with a cheetah in the passenger seat. I bet many of the kids I teach have some sort of exotic pet.
Anyway, during or after a busy day of buying 'stuff,' people can relax with some tea, shisha, or shawarma. And you guessed right! All of the food, drinks, and tobacco are located at the market. Even if it is call to prayer, people will not hesitate to remove their shoes and pray. Afterwards, they can go and bargain for some pigeons or pillows. All in all, the Friday market was great. It is easy to get lost but is a wonderful area to see many people interact with each other. I aim to go back with some large bags to fill up. Mom and siblings, do not ask where you get your Christmas presents from.
On Friday evening, after the market, I was fortunate enough to watch a soccer match between two local club teams. The players for the club teams are professionals and do get paid. It was a unique experience. I was served tea and interacted with many Kuwaiti fans. Even though Fahaheel lost, the event was rewarding.
Finally, on Saturday evening, I enjoyed a friendly game of paintball for a friend's birthday celebration. The place was right next to the Kuwait Towers on the Arabian Gulf. What a beautiful evening and a fantastic end to the weekend.
Enjoy the photos. Thank you all for reading. My next blog, I will update on specifics about my school day. Please prepare yourselves.
-Peace
Good food all over the place!
Multicolored chicks are always nice pets to have.
The mosque at the Friday market
1. Nothing really exciting has been happening since my last post
2. To contradict the first reason, I have been very busy and haven't found time
3. To contradict the second reason, I have been lazy.
But in all seriousness, the life routine of Tony Bissen has taken to flight. I have been looking for things to blog about, but time before and after school is consistent, busy, and normal. There always is something that needs to be done. Groceries, laundry, school work, blogging, cooking, cleaning, etc. After school, most days I want to just sit, play some meditating music on my guitar, drink some orange juice, and stare at the beige colored walls of my cockroach infested, comfortable apartment while drifting off into space. But life is short and I find it more relaxing to explore Fahaheel, watch people carry on with their lives, visit unique shops and restaurants, and take in all Kuwait has to offer.
The weekends are different, and this past weekend was very much enjoyable. My friends and I took a trip to Kuwait City to experience the Friday market. We viewed a football (soccer) match and blasted each other in a game of paintball near the Kuwait Towers.
To understand the Friday market is simple. You can get almost everything and anything there! 'Tis true. My buddy told me last year, he and his friend bought back his friend's stolen hockey gear. So...you get the picture. Whether you would like a floor mat, a Persian rug, a shower head, pots and pans, some new (and used) shoes, a turkey, an extremely large parrot, or some pink and yellow chicks, you can find it all at the Friday market. Apparently, my friend has also seen monkeys being sold at the market, and every now and then, one may be lucky enough to see a cheetah or tiger being sold. I have heard that lately the police have begun to put a stop to the illegality of the selling of wild cats. However, many people who work at my school for some years have seen people driving on the road with a cheetah in the passenger seat. I bet many of the kids I teach have some sort of exotic pet.
Anyway, during or after a busy day of buying 'stuff,' people can relax with some tea, shisha, or shawarma. And you guessed right! All of the food, drinks, and tobacco are located at the market. Even if it is call to prayer, people will not hesitate to remove their shoes and pray. Afterwards, they can go and bargain for some pigeons or pillows. All in all, the Friday market was great. It is easy to get lost but is a wonderful area to see many people interact with each other. I aim to go back with some large bags to fill up. Mom and siblings, do not ask where you get your Christmas presents from.
On Friday evening, after the market, I was fortunate enough to watch a soccer match between two local club teams. The players for the club teams are professionals and do get paid. It was a unique experience. I was served tea and interacted with many Kuwaiti fans. Even though Fahaheel lost, the event was rewarding.
Finally, on Saturday evening, I enjoyed a friendly game of paintball for a friend's birthday celebration. The place was right next to the Kuwait Towers on the Arabian Gulf. What a beautiful evening and a fantastic end to the weekend.
Enjoy the photos. Thank you all for reading. My next blog, I will update on specifics about my school day. Please prepare yourselves.
-Peace
A typical crowd at a soccer game in Kuwait!
The mosque at the Friday market
If one would like to buy a parrot...
The bird was huge!!!
Bargaining for birds.
The Kuwait Towers.
Lock and load! Guess which one is me.
As you were listing all the things available at the market I thought, Ha, just an open air Walmart--until you got to the turkeys, parrots and cheetahs! And OMGosh what did they do to those baby chicks?!! Love reading about all your adventure Tony--keep it coming!
ReplyDeleteMrs. J. :-)
Hey Mrs. J!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. I heard that the chick eggs are injected with dye. It is quite an experience and the adventure continues everyday as there is always some different to see or someone different to interact with. It's great!