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Published: February 20th 2009
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Prosperity Well
This is the name of well #7. I'd say that's a bit of an understatement. Relaxing Weekend
Today started with the signature breakfast dish of The Dining Hall - a waffle, fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee. I then headed over to the consultants’ flats (Euro-speak for apartments) and did my final laundry.
Some of you will be happy to know that I was able to manage on my own this time. In fact, I used the washer and dryer in each of the two flats - one for colored and one for whites. Is this TMI?
Esbjorn satisfied my inner-tourist and we drove to Oil Well #7, which is the first well that struck oil in Saudi Arabia in 1938 (if I am remembering correctly). It’s right outside of the main gate. Actually there are three guard gates you have to go through to get in here. And within camp, you have to show your pass to get into certain areas, like the movie theatre and library. I also took some pictures of sand dunes, which to a Minnesotan is like taking pictures of snow, but I still think they are cool. I think it’s the closest I’ll get to the desert (although I’ve frequently been close to the desserts).
I’ve just come back
Oil Well #7
This is the actual oil well that first produced oil for Saudi. Esbjorn says they were originally disappointed because they were looking for water. from Anthea’s house, where she invited all of us for a barbeque. Wolf is the Martha Stewart of the group and he made marinated steaks, hamburgers and had made a batch of brownies. Anthea made several salads, and threw shrimps on the Barbie. She made her secret family recipe for a cheese spread and absolutely refused to give me the recipe. It was just like being in Australia (and all of her Australian signs helped complete the feeling). We all had a really good time. One of the conversations involved explaining the meaning of Thanksgiving. Pat said it’s all about the turkey.
It was nice to have some downtime. This is actually the first day since I’ve been here that I’ve
nothing connected with work. As we were leaving, I said “See you back at work on Sunday” to Anthea. I had to think out the days because that still doesn’t sound right.
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Heather
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Aussie Hospitality
How kind of Anthea to have you all over for a barbie - very typical Aussie behavior that's apparently transportable (unlike our vernacular)! Although I'm having a hard time believing it was "just like being in Australia"...good grief ;-)