I went to the Fahaheel bazaar today to look for a loose fitting cover up type shirt. I thought this might be a good choice for a cover up but when I got it home and tried it on, I realized how comfortable it is. It is an Indian outfit. I asked him the name but not too many of the new words are sticking in my brain yet. I think this is going to be a regular outfit for me. I bought it for 1.500 KD (Kuwaiti Dinar) which is $5.20. It's cool, comfortable, and cheap. The water is low quality here and my wash is turning a funky grey color. So I think I will save my good clothes, because you know I brought almost all my clothes, and wear some local gear.

For security purposes, they tell us to blend in. I don't care how many foreign clothes or head coverings I might wear, I will still stand out. I went to the store this morning by myself. There are less people in the morning and it's cooler. I didn't have any problems. One Kuwaiti male made a noise at me but he did it in passing, never looked at me, or changed direction. How do I know it was directed at me? Oh, I promise that low guttural noise was intended for me. Then I had to exchange a broken flash light I bought at the grocery store called Sultan Center. It was a Kuwaiti male waiting on me. He didn't really look at me but he was polite and helpful.

I was wearing loose fitting jeans and loose short sleave white knit sweater. They are both hot items but I was going for "loose". I also carry my umbrella for sun cover. I see people using umbrellas if they are not wearing tradition Muslin clothing. The wind coming off the gulf was strong and blew my umbrella wrong side out twice.

It felt good to be out walking by myself and not stranded in my room. I went only because I know exactly where I was going and how to get there & back. With that information, I could feel assured that the taxi driver wouldn't "reroute" me some where I didn't want to go. If I go somewhere new, I will be sure to take a male with me.

It's time for dinner, 4:30 pm. If I want 8 hours sleep, I need to go to bed at 7pm. It will probably be 8:30 by the time I get to bed, oh well....