We broke the fast at 6:49 with everyone, first with a date (as Mohammed did) and water (YES!!). And then we had wonderful Arabic dishes--soup with barley and chicken, kibbe, aubergine and mince and yogurt, grape leaves wrapped around squash--so many things. And many many glasses of water. It wasn't a heavy meal. But there were lots of different dishes. I can only imagine the hours in the kitchen.
Words from Julian:
I was so hungry and thirsty that I got bored of video games. And another part is that I can't believe Dad broke his fast in the first hour. Then I ate and I was like woo-hoo. Soon I was full and couldn't even finish what was on my plate (although I left a small space for those two pieces of chocolate cake which I devoured. mmmm).
I ate the cake so fast no one even noticed I had seconds. That about covers it. Until next time. JJ
Way to go. Had an Egyptian colleague who always GAINED weight during Ramadan. Fasted all day, then literally ate all night. I'm with you on the water, though. Food, I can pass. But fluids? In the desert? No way. Congrats.
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