One is silver and the other gold

A Kuwaiti dinar (the local currency) to the first person who posts a reply to this entry with the correct answer to the following question: In an old round, what line directly precedes the line in the title of this posting? If I have to explain what a "round" is or what the word "precedes" means, you're automatically disqualified. :)

Speaking of old friends, Tera and Bill from Kwaj are finally here! Tom is looking forward to some cards with his old pal Bill and I think he was more than a little looking forward to bending the ear of the fair Tera, who I think he became a little enamoured of last time she was up for a visit. And rightly so, the sweet thing. Now Bill, on the other hand...

Just kidding. It's awesome to see Bill too! It's been about 9 months since we've seen him and he's still the loveable scoundrel he's always has been. You know, it's really weird how small a world it is and how often you can run into Kwaj family with a little creative travel planning... Weird and wonderful. Just remember all you Kwajers out there, home is never very far away as long as you can find family or a fellow islander somewhere.

The villa

I've put it off for too long. The place is a mess and I'm just going to go ahead and post some pictures of the villa so you all can get an idea of the size of this place. It's awesome. And now, for your viewing pleasure, here is the center of all things bright in Kuwait: