#orange
2 stories
The Citrus Grove
Layla Khalidi•4 min read
When Lama returns to restore her grandparents' abandoned citrus grove near Jaffa, she finds caretaker Mahmoud has kept more than just the trees alive.
palestinianarabicjaffa
The Orange Blossom Spring
Layla Khalidi•2 min read
Every spring, the orange groves of Jaffa bloom with intoxicating fragrance—and every spring, diaspora daughter Leila returns to find old flame Sami waiting among the trees.
palestinianarabicjaffa