Down the causeway to Saudi Arabia


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May 16th 2007
Published: May 16th 2007
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Down the causeway to Saudi Arabia

 Middle East » Bahrain By rickmoore
May 16th 2007
David Moore
Bahrain is an archipelago of some 36 islands with a good efficient airport where women can actually drive (and show their hair) just a few km across the causeway from Saudi Arabia.
But like Saudi, people come from all over the world to work. Saudis come here as well - but to shop and party - making the causeway very busy on the weekends.

We went on a side trip across the causeway to the Saudi Arabian town of Nai'riyah - lots of sand, and desert. I am always surprised with the amount of life out there - from snakes and scorpions and assorted insects to camels camels and more camels. I am going to be rich because we even found water out here - and got stuck in it.

Large truck stops sell (very cheap) petrol and diesel, have restaurants and clean rooms, but not many tourists!


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CustomsCustoms
Customs

The stop for passport control, customs and insurance were very quick.
Saudi FarmSaudi Farm
Saudi Farm

A farm is usually a water truck and a truck for hay.
Khobar BeachKhobar Beach
Khobar Beach

And a view of the Persian (Arabian) Gulf.
Khobar BeachKhobar Beach
Khobar Beach

Sunbathers
Nai'riyah GarageNai'riyah Garage
Nai'riyah Garage

Get the A/C fixed.
GarageGarage
Garage

Even has a waiting room
StuckStuck
Stuck

But hey - we found water in the desert
Stuck in the mudStuck in the mud
Stuck in the mud

These wet depressions are common within a few km from the sea.
Tire shopTire shop
Tire shop

We needed a cleaning and rebalancing after our misadventure.


16th May 2007

Driving in foreign lands
Did things go better when you let the other guys do the driving?

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