I spent my Halloween in Damascus, Syria. Having never been before, I decided to embrace the local culture one night and visit a local “Hookah” (or “Shisha;” Middle Eastern waterpipe) Lounge. The MC at the lounge sat with us and began to pull deeply on the hose to get the waterpipe going.
I had tried Hookah before, but this charcoal was unique in that it was an all natural wood-base; rather than chemical-infused charcoals typically seen at most Hookah lounges. The difference was a smooth, less harsh taste.
I could get used to this…
TRAVEL DATE: 11/11/11
FROM: Damascus, SYRIA
I spent my Halloween in Damascus, Syria. Having never been before, I decided to embrace the local culture one night and visit a local “Hookah” (or “Shisha;” Middle Eastern waterpipe) Lounge. The MC at the lounge sat with us and began to pull deeply on the hose to get the waterpipe going.
I had tried Hookah before, but this charcoal was unique in that it was an all natural wood-base; rather than chemical-infused charcoals typically seen at most Hookah lounges. The difference was a smooth, less harsh taste.
I could get used to this…
TRAVEL DATE: 11/11/11
FROM: Damascus, SYRIA
Posted 1 year ago
