Monday, March 29, 2010

lebanon: souks & soaps

souk is arabic for "market"



fresh produce


imports


falafel stands


so delicious


arabic pastries


shoemakers in the street


and here are the yummy soaps we found~


amber, lavender, orange blossom


arabic jasmine, lemon


aren't they beautiful?


we also went to the soap museum


it was fascinating, i loved it


and so did livi


we found some beautiful architecture too!


more from my trip to lebanon tomorrow. happy monday.
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13 comments:

  1. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMarch 30, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    beautiful photos, Im sure you had a gorgeous trip and what a beautiful little girl you have!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    looks lovely!!

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  3. samiaMarch 30, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    it looks great!! :) i love the soaps that you found.. and you and your daughter look lovely as always.. :) can you tell me where did you get that gorgeous hair pin for your daughter and how old is she.. ? she is such a sweet little thing and truly an attraction to your blog.. :)

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  4. ashlina {the decorista}March 30, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    wow such beautiful photos. i love them! can't wait to see more of your adventures.

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  5. Stephanie SabbeMarch 30, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    wow caitlin! love everything.

    I am learning new things. I didn't know if women had to wear a birka (sp?) in Dubai or not. I guess not?

    I know that most of my friends who do renderings for buildings in Dubai do not put a ton of women in them for whatever reason. I am dying to go. It seems like an architect and designer's Disney World.

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  6. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Lovely! I'm sure the soaps were heavenly! xoxo

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  7. Lindsey GravesMarch 30, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Those falafels look heavenly! Love your blog, just added the button to mine :)

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  8. carlee {deliciously organized}March 30, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    could that baby be any cuter?! looks like you're having a wonderful trip...tons of inspiration. The soaps are beautiful.

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  9. Christina ElaineMarch 30, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Love the picture of the lemons. Reminds me of markets in Cairo. Don't you love your ergo? We love ours.

    xxx
    CEO

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  10. NicoleMarch 30, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Wow- so gorgeous! Doesnt hurt that you have quite the cute little model! :)

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  11. Maria JohnsMarch 31, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    So incredibly jealous, your pictures are gorgeous!!! I would love to go there. I love falafel too!!! I bet your finding some amazing souvenirs too!! what an experience!

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  12. SarahMarch 31, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Oh my goodness, your little girl is precious!!

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  13. BenApril 1, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    I just envy this adventure you are on! And you take beautiful photos!

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