Stromata

Rocky on his outdoor divan

Paid a visit to Rocky yesterday. He was very excited and couldn't stop jumping.  Brought his qibble and tuna fish that he used to eat, and a couple of pig's ears which he enjoys chewing. He's quite thin but now with the food that he's used to eating, he should be better. And the large garden is good for him as he enjoys running around chasing the numerous cats that come in. He's still a baby - only 6 months. And Sabrine and Faadi are taking good care of him. They love him very much.

Olive harvesting by hand

It's time for the olive harvest. People are out everywhere to collect the fruit that will either be pickled or crushed for oil. It's an important fruit here for the locals. For the villagers near Jewish settlements, it's a bigger problem. Settlers have been burning or destroying arab olive orchards, as the newspapers tell us. The livelihood of many families are now threatened. It's a sad situation but nothing will change till the next elections ... God willing.

Weatherwise the hot dry winds have returned but the nights get very chilly. Easy to fall sick. You never know what to wear when going out.