March 1: Kassabji 32

DAMASCUS, Syria

1. Audra's treat: her masseuse came over and fixed both our backs.
2. Oum A prepared an incredible dinner for us. Terrific tabouli!
3. Night out with a lovely set of intellectuals and artists at what is surely the most bohemian hangout in town: Kassabji 32.

Bonus: Driving back from Marmar (a club in the Old Town). Listening to Coldplay full tilt as we wind through the streets on our way home.