The First Beach Picnic Back

The time of the good weather in Kuwait is here and that means one thing: its picnic time! Well, picnic and BBQ’s and dining outdoors and all other outdoorsy activities we put on hold during the scorching summer months but what I look forward the most these days are picnics! The first picnic of fall 2014 was an impromptu beach one thrown by my lovely friend PinkGirl and the spot she chose was overlooking Kuwait towers at sunset time.

Beautiful location, sensational time of day, cool wind and few picnicking families scattered here and there, the sound of the beach waves gently crashing against the sandy shore. Pink had used the services of “Picnic Planner”, a new kind of home business popping around Kuwait where they take care of whatever you need to enjoy a day out in a park or on the beach: a spread, a few seats and cushions, tables, flowers -real or not it depends-, a few decorative peaces, sources of light, etc. The last time we went on one of these was last March in a park and it was so much fun.

All we had to do as guests was bring in some dish to share, potluck style. My contribution was bagfuls of chapatis with different stuffings and two flasks of Karak tea from Karak Gholam which I have to say were quite popular with the picnic-ees… is that what they call people who go on picnics together?

Though its been about ten days already, I can still feel the cool breeze ruffling my clothes, the small Karak  tea cup warming my palms, and the sky changing colours rapidly as the sun is setting, casting a faint yet sharp glow around everything in sight. You could also clearly make out the lights dotting the buildings that makeup Kuwait City and Salmiya’s sky line, twinkling faintly along the shore.

We also had a great view of Al Hamra tower, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the region, all lit up in pink in support of Pink October Cancer Awareness campaign.

And because the beach wasn’t that crowded, the sound of the waves was soothing and strong, overcome only by the sound of our laughter, both sounds quite therapeutic. I think, despite the sand getting everywhere, I prefer beach picnics over all other picnics, there is nothing like a sea view! Yes, I believe I do.

We had the best time on the beach picnic that day! Thank you my dear Pink for inviting us along :* As for my dear readers, what are you waiting for? Why don’t you go on a beach picnic in this glorious weather? Do bring good strong lights with you as it can get quite dark after nightfall and please, please, do not litter!