Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas in Bahrain

Well I thought it would be nonexistent, it being a Muslim country and all. But no, no no. There are Christmas trees galore, and tinsel and mince pies, little Santas and singing elfs, shelves stocked with glace cherries and marzipan … Continue reading

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Red and white all over

I have seen patriotism, I have seen national pride and I have seen flag waving. The Royal Wedding in England, July Fourth, Canada Day or Bastille Day, St Jean in Quebec; I have experienced them all. But there is something … Continue reading

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Stuck in the Middle

I’ve been wrapped in a warm blanket on my sofa watching season 2 of Downton Abby. Not only am I crushed that it is over (what will I do without the drama?) I am sort of alarmed by how cold … Continue reading

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Here is an Emu

For your personal enjoyment I am showing you an Emu. Don’t say I don’t set out to both please and entertain. 3limes is the place for all creatures, great and small. Regulars will have read of everything from Giant African … Continue reading

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