This morning we woke up and headed down to some sort of architecture club down by the sea. Quite ironic that is was a club for architectural types because the place looked like shit and didn't have any aspects of design (modern or traditional) attached to it at all. Peeling paint and an overall sense of derelict isn't a design I'd see anyone go for.
Moving on...
I wore a patterned sleeve abaya that I didn't get any pics of - kinda hard when your tripod is back home in Australia and your toddler is cranky/tired and needing all of her Mama's attention. This was about all I got...
Foodwise, I had a very watery hot chocolate and a simple serving of roz bil laben for breakfast (Arabic rice pudding with ice-cream, covered in nuts and fruit). It wasn't fantastic (Sabr have the nicest roz bil laben in Alex) but it was a chance to get some seaside pics in later.
The waves were crashing against the cylindrical sea barricades and tossing water up into the air, sometimes about ten metres high. It was good to get somewhat close to nature because there is a rather large lack of trees or wildlife for the most part in the Alexandrian city (excluding the street cats). I find I end up craving to get closer to the natural world every time I am here. A happy drive out of the city and into the countryside might be in order.
Watching the waves was peaceful enough and the sky was incredibly beautiful thanks to the pretty little rippled patterns that the clouds were intent on making. The gorgeous, almost watercolour, mix of varying blues, greys and whites were stunning...
...ruined only by the ever present piles of rubbish that are everywhere in Egypt. It's honestly disgusting how huge the disregard for the environment is here.
The view form the balcony - morning fisherman, traffic, apartments, cafes and rocks. Quite picturesque in a way.
Catching those fishies...
Braving the waves...
The ferocious slap of water as the rocks break up the shore...
Gorgeousness...
Details on the accessories below: I bought the scarf for about $10 at trusty old Kmart. The necklace was a recent buy from a local Australian boutique in Maylands. It's polished wood pieces, painted in contrasting candy pastels. $45 but worth it. It goes with so many of my scarves thanks to the wide colour selection used. It's such a bright, happy piece - glad I bought it!
Outfit Details:
Hijab ~ Kmart {$10}
Necklace ~ Aussie Boutique {$45} buy similar/cheaper version here