"The women of this land wear so many ornaments that they jingle when they walk. It is quite a noisy affair!"

"The women of this land are very beautiful, but they paint their faces with a white paste that makes them look like ghosts."

"The women here are very beautiful, and they do not cover their faces. This is a custom that is not found in other Muslim lands."

"I was once invited to a feast where they served a dish made of camel hump. It was surprisingly delicious, though I had my reservations at first."

"I was once caught in a sandstorm in this land. The sand was so thick I could not see my hand in front of my face."