THE LIVING ROOM
The living room is essentially a large, closed-in patio with very high celings. It has ceiling fans and lamps as well, a hammock, two built-in seating areas with cushions and pillows, an indoor barbeque with a vent to remove the smoke, and a guest bathroom. A large, heavy wooden door separates the living room from the rest of the house. That door can be locked for added security, not that it is needed in this peaceful place.
This room is always pleasantly cool, even on the hottest days. It’s a lovely room in which to dine, relax with friends, play cards or games, dance, or just hang out. My daughter always enjoyed playing in this room, while I used to lay down mats and practice martial arts in the evening. We often entertained friends in this room. In the morning all you hear is bird song, and in the evening the chorus of the frogs and insects.
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- A built-in seating area with rustic furniture.
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- This is the first morning light. The air is filled with bird song at this time.
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- Built-in seating area and colorfully tiled table. This was usually our dining table.
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- This room is always comfortably cool.
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- The front doors open on both sides.
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- The hammock is nice to relax in.
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- Notice the colorful tile work all around the room.
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- The built-in barbeque with ventilation fan.
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- There is a recessed area behind the barbeque, and then a further recessed area for storing supplies.
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- This heavy wooden door leads to the rest of the house and locks with a deadbolt.
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- My daughter Salma always enjoyed playing in the living room. I used to practice martial arts in this room as well.
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- The guest bathroom or maid's bathroom, off the living room.
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- The guest bathroom.
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- The shower in the guest bathroom.
