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Traveling in Pakistan with Yousaf and Jenni
Join Yousaf and Jenni while they journey through Pakistan, all from the comfort of your own home. Meet Bunyaad rug artisans and experience the magic of rug finishing and designing right before your eyes. The perfect adventure to bring the vibrant culture of Pakistan to you, minus the long plane ride! We can’t wait for…
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Can you Balance an Egg on the First Day of Spring?
So it was the first day at the Ten Thousand Villages Rug Event in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I was staying at the manager’s house for the event. I came down ready to leave and saw Val Weaver intently concentrating with an egg on the kitchen counter.
It’s a family tradition, she told me. Every year on the first day of spring her entire family, regardless of where they are, balance an egg and send photos boosting of their skills to the rest of the family. “Actually, every year my dad always buys a carton of eggs and gives them to the office staff so we can compete!” said Danielle, Val’s youngest daughter and a pro at egg balancing.
I had never heard of this tradition but I was oddly touched by this Weaver family tradition, and the great fun that they have with it every year. So last year I sat down and tried it myself…
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The Dougs Say Goodbye and Farewell Pakistan
We enjoyed a great time in Pakistan. Everywhere we went we met friendly, helpful and incredibly hospitable people. It seemed like everyone wanted to shake our hands and give us a hug. On Sunday afternoon, while touring the old Lahore Fort, a number of people wanted their pictures taken with us. Contrary to what we hear and read in the media about Pakistan, it’s a great place to travel – safe, friendly, hospitable and very scenic.
