The Old City

Today is yet another of those hard and tiring working day. After work, it was time to watch Euro Football again at the hotel balcony. My wishes didn’t come through, the ‘diving specialist’ team a.k.a Portugal won by 3-1. Anyway, after that disappointment we headed to the Old City of Damascus for dinner. There are a few recommended restaurants but this one is amongst the best, once considered the best restaurant in Damascus. Anyway foods here are very cheap even in this posh restaurant. A 3-course meal for 4 including the mezzee as starter only cost 60 Euros! The setting is quite nice, where they transformed an old courtyard into an open-air restaurant.

The Old City of Damascus is like a labyrinth, once you are inside, you would feel like being trapped inside a maze network of narrow streets and busy souks. In my previous trips I did walk on my own around the Old City to try learn and familiarise with the different Quarters. But I must admit I’m still not confident to navigate around the place apart from the areas around the Ummayad Mosque.

Back in Holland, our son has now been cycling for two days to school. It's now complete. The whole family is now using bicycles either to work or school. Although occasionally they may use train or car if they have late lessons or sports activities at school, at least the positive transformation has been made.