This week’s prompt for Friendly Friday Photo enthusiasts calls for Alternative version. When I thought of alternative , it means a second option for me, a second choice, a quick substitute when the ones that I want is unfortunately not around. It’s like better than nothing.

Alternative choices maybe is the right word.

It might not served as the original purpose for me but then it would do good, for a while, or for a time being. I thought for a while what can I write about this subject and after watching the rain continues to drop outside,my mind goes blank, but then I just kept on writing.

The Dhow ships in Kuwait are done with sailing, but still standing.

Suddenly I thought of alternative purposes. I searched through my gallery and found the photos I’ve took about Kuwait sailing boats, the Dhow .

Before, Dhow boats main purpose is for maritime sailing vessels.It’s history is long lost but during my stay in Kuwait, I was surrounded with its rich cultural heritage. I was able to see them and marvel at their beauty and significance to Kuwaiti culture. I even got my wedding reception inside the Guiness World record Al Hashemi Dhow boat in Kuwait overlooking the Arabian Gulf. I thought it was a great idea since this country has such a huge impact on our early days as an expat family.

These boats have done their purpose for a while, they have sailed against the winds gracefully through endless voyages, looking for pearls and brought home harvest from the sea. But now, they just sit on the banks, still, unmoved, probably bathed in dust during sandstorms. They are only displayed for touristic purposes.They may not bring you to vast seas but learning about them can bring you to old tales and far away maritime saga.

One thing for sure, during their sails, they had their best times.

Now they are serving their purpose on Alternative versions.

Have you ever seen such a thing where it’s only there as an alternative version from its original version?

Happy weekend everyone. Tchüss!