Tonight?

We all have our idiosyncrasies. We all have our quirks. And these in turn influence our preferences and tastes. Fridays always throw open the debate,"Where are we going tonight?"

I find it intriguing how a genial, slightly garrulous, slightly smoke filled atmosphere with some ale can stimulate so greatly. An atmosphere where the strains of acoustic guitar blend in complete harmony with a harmonica, where the talk is about appreciating the subtlety and genius of the music in the air, nodding in agreement at modern day troubadours and their messages, where the talk is books and travel, distant bazaar streets and spice markets, rustic cafés and their unique air. A place where one does not know whether its the music and smoke and ale, or the company or the talk that takes precedence but they all blend into this delicious yet undefinable whole..like hot baklava and sheesha and apple tea...all serving to take the senses to a parallel which is always fresh no matter how often one visits.

This would be my ideal refuge. A perfect Friday or Saturday evening.