Ethiopians have got it right im tellin ya...

spirits are up here in the holy land, it seems to me. i went out to an art festival with my friend Dan in an area of town called the Sultan's Pool - it is right next to the old city. as you walk towards it, all of a sudden, you see a valley filled with lights, life, music. it was a very cool sight, and that was just from the view! There was some great art (some not so great, admittedly:), food, music, and there were some random things that i found really great and amusing (such as the family nargila section which you can peruse below). below you will find some photos...there are just two that i want to explain cause the story behind them is freakin AMAZING! Ok, pay attention women.

The two photos of the small clay object on a blue table were taken at the Ethiopian stand. I was investigating these little boxes with Dan when I opened one up and found a naked, embracing couple. I thought this was hilarious and began to laugh my laugh and, as usual, make a (albeit small this time) scene. The woman at the stand came over and asked us if we knew the story behind the piece. We said no and this is what she said:

These are put on the bedside and when the woman...eh....how do you say...wants to make .....eh....love, she opens it. when she wants to not make love she leaves it closed.

You can imagine that my amusement and interest in this little trinket only increased with this glorious explanation. So, thats the answer all my women out there, for when you are just TOO DAMN TIRED! Hahahahaha!

Ok, im finished trying to electronically explain my amusement. I had a wonderful evening with a very interesting guy who kept my brain busy with good conversation and now its time to go to lala land. enjoy the pictures. much ahava.

PS - another incredibly amusing point in my day was in ulpan today when we learned that the words butter for compliment come from the same root. aint hebrew just grand!