Shopping, shopping and more shopping...

Today we borrowed a car and took a drive over to the IKEA store to shop for furniture and everything else you need to start a household.  We spent about 4 hours looking, measuring and pricing.  Our furniture allowance hasn't been credited yet, so it is still browsing only. Did spot a couch that I really love!

We left IKEA with a few essentials and drove over to the mall.  We had heard that Henna is something the women wear during Eid, which began yesterday.  We watched and learning about this art, and then we had a chance to participate.

When first applied the vegetable dye looks like melted chocolate.  We had the Henna applied to our hands.  Applying it to your feet is done when a woman is preparing to marry.  When the Henna dries you gently rub it off with a tissue, apply some oil and the result is an orange colored tattoo like design.  It should last a week or two.

Henna when first applied

Henna when dried