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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi friends. Rememeber my promise to update the blog more? Well&#8230;sorry about that. I have kind of been in a photography slump lately. My poor 4th child just sits in my bag untouched and unloved for days on end. I&#8217;m &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=703">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi friends. Rememeber my promise to update the blog more? Well&#8230;sorry about that. I have kind of been in a photography slump lately. My poor 4th child just sits in my bag untouched and unloved for days on end. I&#8217;m not doing the 365 this year- and that has a lot to do with it. But I think I am kind of in an ex-pat funk as well. Its been 1.5 years since we moved back to the Arabian Peninsula and things are really lack luster around here lately. I know its normal and that culture adjustment ebbs and flows&#8230;but I haven&#8217;t found much that interests me in the past couple weeks. I know it will change again soon and I will be loving it again. That&#8217;s just how it goes living in another culture. :)</p>
<p>That being said- we have had a great couple weeks of guests and it lined up perfect with the girls spring break!</p>
<p>We started off with Easter-  We spent it with some good friends in a nearby town. Sunday is the middle of the week here and we definitely had some onlookers and strange glances as we did our Easter lesson and egg hunt in the middle of a park. haha.<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20133.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-704" alt="blog 20133" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20133-1024x768.jpg" width="640" height="480" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20133-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20133-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>I also made<a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=805&amp;diy-crepe-paper-flowers"> these super simple crepe paper flowers</a> and a grass table runner. :) Welcome &#8220;spring!&#8221;<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20132.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-705" alt="blog 20132" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20132-1024x768.jpg" width="640" height="480" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20132-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20132-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>After Easter we had a really special visit! Alissa and Maggie Rose came to see us! It was super last minute but we were so thankful to see them. We had already planned a trip down the coast and they just jumped right in and did that with us!  Did I say I have been horrible at taking pictures lately? I have. And I didn&#8217;t take a single picture of our friends that flew halfway around the world to see us.  I did, however take a couple pictures of our trip down the coast. We have been looking at some business opportunities and took a trip down the coast of Oman stopping in a bunch of towns doing some market research (more on this soon). I just love the coastal towns of Oman. The bright blue sea, the buildings,the forts and rocks and white washed buildings feels like a different place in time.<br />
<img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-706" alt="IMG_8028" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8028-682x1024.jpg" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8028-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8028-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /> <a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8054.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-708" alt="IMG_8054" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8054-1024x682.jpg" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8054-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8054-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8078.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-709" alt="IMG_8078" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8078-1024x682.jpg" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8078-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8078-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><br />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-710" alt="IMG_8085" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8085-1024x682.jpg" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8085-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8085-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /> <a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8104.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-711" alt="IMG_8104" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8104-682x1024.jpg" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8104-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8104-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>We didn&#8217;t have a ton of time to do the &#8220;usual&#8221; tourist things with Alissa, but we did make a quick stop at the souq so that Alissa could see it. The souq with kids is always quite interesting, as it is crowded, not very &#8220;stroller friendly&#8221; and requires a lot of time bargaining to get a good price for items. Even so, it is one of my favorite places in Oman and I am happy Alissa got to see it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8133.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-712" alt="IMG_8133" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8133-1024x294.jpg" width="640" height="183" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8133-1024x294.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8133-300x86.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a> <a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-713" alt="2013" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013.jpg" width="640" height="640" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-150x150.jpg 150w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>We arrived back at home just in time to welcome 6 other friends from Lubbock (including Andy, Alissa&#8217;s husband) and had a few short days with them as well.<br />
We mostly hung out around home with them&#8230;but got to go to Hashel&#8217;s farm, one of our favorite things to do with visitors.<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20134.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-714 alignnone" alt="blog 20134" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20134.jpg" width="720" height="450" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20134.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blog-20134-300x187.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a><br />
And here is the one and only picture I got with our friends (just the girls)<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8172.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-715" alt="IMG_8172" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8172-1024x682.jpg" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8172-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8172-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends that come visit and make the ocean not seem so big.</p>
<p>And hopefully soon we will have some exciting news about business and life here, so I may even blog twice in one month. Just maybe. :)</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sometimes I see a picture like this and I get a tight feeling in my chest. Time has rushed by and, all of a sudden, I see two beautiful girls. بيان ماتش My babies are gone; they are kids. بلبل &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=653">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9519.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-654" title="keadryn and sayla" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9519-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9519-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9519-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><br />
Sometimes I see a picture like this and I get a tight feeling in my chest. Time has rushed by and, all of a sudden, I see two beautiful girls. <a href='https://www.yaphank.com/1htnfd5a5/'>بيان ماتش</a>  My babies are gone; they are kids. <a href='https://www.haverstraw.com/n7bc5algw/'>بلبل اللعب</a>  My heart swells as I study them. <a href='https://biz.dytri.com/0cbi3lts3/'>انواع لعبة الطاولة</a>   Their expressions, their body language, even Kead&#8217;s &#8220;peace sign&#8221; that she picked up from school make me feel so proud and panicky at the same time. I love them so. It&#8217;s going too fast. </p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Guys, everytime I sit down and try to write about my trip home, I end up with a blank page staring back at me.  My heart is heavy. For those who don&#8217;t know, Evie and I got on an airplane &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=647">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guys, everytime I sit down and try to write about my trip home, I end up with a blank page staring back at me.  My heart is heavy. For those who don&#8217;t know, Evie and I got on an airplane about72 hours after hearing the news that my grandfather was diagnosed with esophagus cancer (at the time they thought it was a tumor) that was quickly closing his throat. <a href='http://www.subhash.com.np/du7skp2zu9/'>ivermectin 1 for sale south africa</a>  We made a quick decision as a family that I should go home quickly and get to spend time with him rather then go home to attend a funeral.  It was such a special, unexpected grace to get to see my family. It was so wonderful to laugh and cry and hug and talk. It was<em> hard.  It is hard. </em> One month, to the day, after I made the trip to see grandpa, he passed away. It was the right decision to go home when I did and I will forever cherish memories of those last couple visits. <a href='http://www.subhash.com.np/ibpvvepb2/'>ivermectina 6 mg como tomar covid</a>  I am thankful to have known such a wonderful man. <a href='http://www.subhash.com.np/nrn72ti/'>how much 1% injectable ivermectin for goats</a> </p>
<p>For now I don&#8217;t have much to say, but looking at these pictures of my <a href="http://www.lilremke.blogspot.com/2008/10/favorite-place-favorite-season.html">favorite place</a> <a href="http://www.lilremke.blogspot.com/2009/08/raspberry-picking.html">on earth</a> is comforting to me, so I am going to share them with you. If you think about it, take a minute to pray for peace and comfort for my dad and his family.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201256.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-649" title="grandpa's house" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201256-1024x791.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="791" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201256-1024x791.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201256-300x232.jpg 300w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201256.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201255.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-648" title="fall flowers" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201255-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201255-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201255-300x225.jpg 300w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201255.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201257.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-650" title="buena vista" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201257-1024x548.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="548" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201257-1024x548.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201257-300x160.jpg 300w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/blog-201257.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have Turkish Airlines to thank for my little birthday trip this summer. Drew found some amazing Ramadan deals from Dubai to Prague with a layover in Istanbul. We opted for a 24 hour layover and didn&#8217;t waist a minute &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=587">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have Turkish Airlines to thank for my little birthday trip this summer. Drew found some amazing Ramadan deals from Dubai to Prague with a layover in Istanbul. We opted for a 24 hour layover and didn&#8217;t waist a minute in seeing as much of the city as we could in a day! It was a beautiful city and the stop over surely did one thing: made me want to go back for a longer visit!</p>
<p>Here is some of what we crammed into the 24 hours:</p>
<p>Little cafes with delicious food were a top priority. (Please tell me you also plan vacations around meal times and trying new foods&#8230;)<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201228.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-588" title="blog 201228" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201228.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201228.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201228-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.letsgoistanbul.com/bluemosque.htm">The Blue Mosque:</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201229-001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-589" title="blog 201229-001" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201229-001.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201229-001.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201229-001-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.letsgoistanbul.com/ayasofya.htm">The Hagia Sophia: </a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201236.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-591" title="blog 201236" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201236.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201236.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201236-150x150.jpg 150w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201236-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201230-001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-590" title="blog 201230-001" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201230-001.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="450" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201230-001.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201230-001-300x168.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p>
<p>Thousands of people breaking the Ramadan fast at the Hippodrome in front of the Blue Mosque was quite the sight. And so tasty.<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201232.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-596" title="blog 201232" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201232.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201232.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201232-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p>
<p>The Grand Bazaar:<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201231-001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-597" title="blog 201231-001" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201231-001.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="400" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201231-001.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201231-001-300x150.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p>
<p>And <em>lots</em> of walking the streets, taking in the sights and sounds and smells:<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-2012332.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-599" title="blog 201233" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-2012332.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="320" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-2012332.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-2012332-300x120.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201234.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-593" title="blog 201234" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201234.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="400" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201234.jpg 800w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/blog-201234-300x150.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a><br />
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<p>Beautiful, right? I loved every minute (and actually turned 30 there!) and was so thankful for the extra bonus of getting to spend a day in this city! Now don&#8217;t you want to go back with me? </p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I refuse to give up on this blog, even though I am possibly the worst blogger ever. Seriously. Lots has happened since my last update&#8230;and my last update wasn&#8217;t even up to date. Geeze. Here we go: ::4th of July &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=554">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I refuse to give up on this blog, even though I am possibly the worst blogger ever. Seriously. Lots has happened since my last update&#8230;and my last update wasn&#8217;t even up to date. Geeze.</p>
<p>Here we go:</p>
<p>::4th of July was a blast. We had a ridiculous amount of people come to our house (we invited every American we know- to give you an idea&#8230;) to celebrate. It was so much fun! At the time we had some girls living with us while they studied at a summer Arabic program and they were a huge help in getting all the decor together. Britt and Traci helped a ton too, of course. (Have I mentioned that Traci moved here? She did, and it&#8217;s SO fun having her around!)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_9505.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-560" title="IMG_9505" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_9505-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_9505-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_9505-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/facebook2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-569" title="facebook2" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/facebook2-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/facebook2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/facebook2-300x168.jpg 300w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/facebook2.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_9598.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" title="IMG_9598" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_9598-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>::One of the bonuses of living so close to Dubai is that we get to see people as they pass through en route to their final destinations! This summer we got to see my cousin and some friends from Texas and this fall two more sets of friends will be stopping through that we get to see.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0090.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-570" title="IMG_0090" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0090-682x1024.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0090-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0090-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>p.s. I love Sayla in this picture&#8230;</p>
<p>:: The date harvest happened. Dates are a pretty big deal in this area of the world, and the date harvest is fun to see. We went back to <a href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=442">the oasis that we went to while granny was here</a> and walked around to see how it&#8217;s done.  Fresh dates are sold here as a delicacy and are super expensive, but most of the dates are dried on roofs (like raisins). Personally, I prefer the dried dates. The fresh dates are kind of like a green banana, they feel a bit fuzzy on your teeth and aren&#8217;t very flavorful.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0178-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" title="IMG_0178-2" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0178-2-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0184-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-579" title="IMG_0184-2" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0184-2-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0184-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0184-2-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a> <a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0182.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-578" title="IMG_0182" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0182-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0182-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0182-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0203-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" title="IMG_0203-3" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0203-3-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0210-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-583" title="IMG_0210-2" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0210-2-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0210-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0210-2-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0191-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-580" title="IMG_0191-2" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0191-2-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0191-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0191-2-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<p>:: This summer has been a slower time than usual (it&#8217;s stinkin&#8217; hot!) so we have taken the opportunity to do a little &#8220;photo bootcamp&#8221;.  I set up a <a href="http://maseeraphoto.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and have been collecting useful photo articles for us all to read. It has been wonderful and I feel like I have learned a lot as well!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0062.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" title="IMG_0062" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0062-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>So there you have it! Most of the summer in a nutshell.  I also got to take a most wonderful trip for my 30th birthday, but that deserves its own post. We have really had a fabulously mundane summer, but are ready for the schedule, busyness and cooler weather that will come with fall!</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My absolute favorite physical feature on Keadryn is, for sure, her eyes. The way they glimmer in the sunshine. The color, ranging from dark brown to vibrant green. The perfect almond shape. The way they truly capture each of her &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=546">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My absolute favorite physical feature on Keadryn is, for sure, her eyes. The way they glimmer in the sunshine. The color, ranging from dark brown to vibrant green. The perfect almond shape. The way they truly capture each of her moods. They are so intricate. I have been photographing Kead&#8217;s eyes her whole life- I probably have 400 pictures of just her eyes trying to capture what I love about them. I love this picture of them, but now I can&#8217;t decide which of the processing techniques I like. Which one do you like and why?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blog-201141-001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-547" title="blog 201141-001" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blog-201141-001-724x1024.jpg" alt="" width="724" height="1024" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blog-201141-001-724x1024.jpg 724w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blog-201141-001-212x300.jpg 212w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blog-201141-001.jpg 1132w" sizes="(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Mr. Hashel</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drew met Hashel last time we lived here. I love this guy and his family. He is super hospitable and always asks us to bring people to his house and farm in a village 20 minutes outside our town. It &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=491">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drew met Hashel last time we lived here. I love this guy and his family. He is super hospitable and always asks us to bring people to his house and farm in a village 20 minutes outside our town. It is a wonderful cultural experience for visitors. You know how there are some people that just seem All-American? Well, that&#8217;s Hashel&#8230;expect he is All-Omani. :) He works at the Ministry of Culture. He lives in a village with his family&#8230;all 47 of them. (This includes his parents, his brothers, their wives and all 19 grandkids). He does the call to prayer at his neighborhood mosque. He has a date farm. He has bees and sells their honey. He has lots of animals on his farm and, of course, he raises camels. Last week we took 17 of our closest friends out to see Hashel. It was an adventure.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8123.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-493" title="Oman Culture" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8123-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8123-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8123-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8128.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-494" title="Omani Food" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8128-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8128-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8128-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><br />
We told him before hand to just meet us at the farm so that he didn&#8217;t feel obligated to serve us food, coffee, tea, dates, fruit etc. (There were 19 of us, after all) He said ok, but then as we were on our way out there he called and said to just come to his house.<br />
After eating some amazing food and getting a true cultural experience (The only difference being that this is the only house I have ever been hosted in the same room as Drew. The women of the house never join us as we are in mixed company) We headed out to see the farm. By the time we got out there the light was quickly fading, so I only got pictures of the camels. but oh what fun camels they were.<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8140.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-497" title="IMG_8140" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8140-682x1024.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8140-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8140-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8151.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-498" title="IMG_8151" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8151-682x1024.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8151-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8151-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8153.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-499" title="IMG_8153" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8153-682x1024.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8153-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8153-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8170-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-503" title="IMG_8170-4" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8170-4-682x1024.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="960" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8170-4-682x1024.jpg 682w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_8170-4-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
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		<title>at the fort</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 20:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have tried to go to this for at least 15 times and it it always closed&#8230;even when we ask for the hours they say &#8220;we are open everyday&#8221; but have never actually seen inside so we were thrilled when &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=469">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have tried to go to this for <em>at least </em> 15 times and it it always closed&#8230;even when we ask for the hours they say &#8220;we are open everyday&#8221; but have never actually seen inside so we were thrilled when we drove by one morning and saw the front door open! It made my little photo-taking heart so happy. <a href='http://chrisandshalisa.com/pkl5k1f/'>ivermectin tablette</a><br />
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have had a horrible haze sitting in the air for over a week now. para que sirve simpiox 5 ml It is windy, dusty, and hasn&#8217;t rained in a looong time. ivermectin delivery antibody conjugation Wait&#8230;this sounds like another &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=379">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have had a horrible haze sitting in the air for over a week now. <a href='http://sbfry.com/og7k5augmy5/'>para que sirve simpiox 5 ml</a>  It is windy, dusty, and hasn&#8217;t rained in a looong time. <a href='http://sbfry.com/hqpnqqx/'>ivermectin delivery antibody conjugation</a>  Wait&#8230;this sounds like another town we have lived in&#8230;we can really pick &#8217;em. Anyway, people are walking with their heads low and turbans wrapped around their faces and staying inside. These guys found a nice shelter out of the wind and dust. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_44601.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_44601-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_4460" width="670" height="446" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-383" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_44601-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_44601-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a><br />
Don&#8217;t you just love this picture? <a href='https://www.foodboxitaly.com/5acmudwcua/'>ivermectin dosage systemic infection</a>  I didn&#8217;t take it, Drew did. Way to go, Drew!</p>
<p>Hoping the dust settles soon. </p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friends, I&#8217;m going to be honest- we are limping along here! Has it really been five weeks since our friends came to visit? I have been intending to post- but we have been sick. ivermectin/pyrantel 6pk bl 1-25 tri-heart plus &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.theremkes.com/?p=347">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Friends, I&#8217;m going to be honest- we are limping along here! Has it really been five weeks since our friends came to visit? I have been intending to post- but we have been sick. <a href='http://scotlandorbust.com/91587357/'>ivermectin/pyrantel 6pk bl 1-25 tri-heart plus</a> sick.sick. Lots of fevers, lots of coughing, and lots of being exhausted! We are <em>mostly</em> on the mend ( as I type I can hear Say Grace coughing herself to sleep) and slowly re-entering the world. </p>
<p>We had a fantastic visit by two friends, Katie and Corie, from Lubbock at the end of December. <a href='http://scotlandorbust.com/51831621/'>ivermectina para que sirve en humanos</a>  They came for two weeks and stayed with us at our house. I love getting to show people around our beloved little country. It is a blessing to experience things with a fresh set of eyes, ears, tastebuds, nostrils (ok, maybe I could do without nostrils in several situations&#8230; <a href='http://scotlandorbust.com/31533738/'>ivermectin causes neutropenia</a> ) and fall deeper in love with this people and land. </p>
<p>Another great thing on this trip was that both the girls <strong>love</strong> photography so I had two extra people to insist on photo drives, and do weird things like sit down in the middle of a crowded market to get the perfect shot. I loved every minute. That being said, are you ready for the picture overload? This is in no way completely comprehensive of all we did, but here are some hightlights:</p>
<p>Around the old fort in our town:<br />
<a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blog-20121.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blog-20121-1024x614.jpg" alt="" title="blog 20121" width="670" height="401" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-356" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blog-20121-1024x614.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blog-20121-300x180.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a></p>
<p>A trip down the coast:<br />
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<p>At the big souq in the capital:<br />
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<p>A climb up the dunes:<br />
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<p>And a fabulous trip to <a href="http://www.globalvillage.ae/">Global Village</a> in Dubai.<br />
 <a href="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/100.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/100-1024x640.jpg" alt="" title="100" width="670" height="418" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-360" srcset="http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/100-1024x640.jpg 1024w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/100-300x187.jpg 300w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/100-80x50.jpg 80w, http://www.theremkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/100-598x372.jpg 598w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a></p>
<p>Fun right? Now you should come visit too!</p>
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