Over to Manama Again With Us
April 19th, 2009
Over to Manama Again With Us
Published on April 19th, 2009 @ 23:10:20 , using 269 words, 181 views
Well another brief trip across to Bahrain has come and gone. I found the time to have a wander round the streets behind the Bab Al Bahrain for a couple of hours, camera in hand. Well what friendly bunch they were round there - not only were they happy to pose on request, but some even approached me to get their shots taken. One taxi driver even decided I was a professional; admittedly, L series lenses do make you look the part. One of my favourite shots from the day was this one:
This was a baker outside his shop, you can still see the flour and dough on his hands if you look carefully. There are plenty more of a similar nature over at the flickr site should you find the time to pass that way.
The Boxtones were still in residence at the Fiddlers' Green. Once more they provided for a pleasant evenings' entertainment, though Wednesday nights' set was cut short by the start of the Porto vs Manchester United game. On Thursday night, I asked them to play 'Leaving on a Jetplane' (with all the words) again - seems they'd thought my previous comment was left by the person who made the request back in January - sadly, I am not they. They didn't play it, but maybe they'll still be there when we next get that side of the Causeway from here in Riyadh. Maybe they'd like to do a set at the Salwa Rock Festival at the end of the month - guess the chances are slim though.
For now though, enjoy the photos

