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4th April 2010

Hahaha!
I laughed out loud about 15 times while reading this! Though I do hate to think about how it reflects on us as Americans - celebrating our biggest holidays by eating processed sugar wrapped in processed sugar...

From Blog: Easter in Saudi Arabia

3rd April 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Photos
I take photos all the time. As long as you don't take photos of women, you are OK. If I'm near someone (like the baker), I ask permission first. I try not to be overly obvious when I'm taking photos and it has never has been an issue -- at least so far!

From Blog: Scenes from Life in Khafji

3rd April 2010

Connie
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You'll find a lot of misspelled English word or poor grammar in all parts of Saudi. Just wondering how you can take photos, isn't it prohibited? lol...

From Blog: Scenes from Life in Khafji

3rd April 2010

Connie
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Cool
nice Guest house..nice sunset too.

From Blog: Back in Khafji

2nd April 2010

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Ted

Snorkeling
I assume you can go snokeling, but I've never seen anyone do it. Of course, I've never seen anyone period, so who knows. Yes, you don't want to be run over by a tanker because that would be a major ouchie.

From Blog: A Day at the Beach on the Persian Gulf

2nd April 2010

eve
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Gorgeous beach! Can you go snorkeling there if you want (and have the time.... and the inclination... and won't get run over by an oil tanker... )??

From Blog: A Day at the Beach on the Persian Gulf

2nd April 2010

Ellen
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Beach
A long way to go to get some private beach, but what a beach. Awesome Ted! Happy Good Friday -- lol. I am sure you will "miss" Easter this year. Ellen

From Blog: A Day at the Beach on the Persian Gulf

2nd April 2010

Molli
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Wow - gorgeous sunset!

From Blog: Back in Khafji

2nd April 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Bakery
I couldn't help but get close up. The place was about the size of very small cubicle! The oven was about 2 feet from the open door.

From Blog: Scenes from Life in Khafji

2nd April 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Mystery Flag
Great guess, Missy, but ever sooooo wrong in Saudi Arabia!!!! LOL

From Blog: Back in Khafji

1st April 2010

Missy
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Mystery Flag
That fourth mystery flag is from a frozen strawberry daiquiri!!

From Blog: Back in Khafji

1st April 2010

Missy
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How do you do it?
How on earth did you get inside and close up at that bakery?

From Blog: Scenes from Life in Khafji

1st April 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Oil
I only take the photos, I don't explain them. Who knows?

From Blog: Scenes from Life in Khafji

1st April 2010

Ellen
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Oil
Hashish Oil????????????????????????????????????????????

From Blog: Scenes from Life in Khafji

1st April 2010

Jessica
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Hmm...
Nice pictures! If I didn't know better, I'd think you were on spring break!

From Blog: Back in Khafji

1st April 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Laptop NOT cooked!
eve, don't worry, it wasn't my laptop. It was a computer hub and I was able to buy a new one. No data was harmed in this production. Nice to hear from you again.

From Blog: Back in Khafji

1st April 2010

eve
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Can't wait for more updates from this trip, Ted! Bummer about the laptop... Will you be demonstrating how to microwave Peeps for the group too? Always good fun. LOL.

From Blog: Back in Khafji

1st April 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Spring Arrived
Well, it's Spring here too! Actually, it's probably around 85 degrees or so and sunny. But when I left Minnesota, it was still pretty cold. Congratulations on finally seeing nice weather. Time to hit the lake!

From Blog: Back in Khafji

1st April 2010

Jim Podlich
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Spring Arrived
75 here yesterday Ted. You missed it.

From Blog: Back in Khafji

24th February 2010

Adrian Starkey
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Sleazy!
Hi Ted - Sounds like everything went to plan. I'm a little concerend to hear about your water hose incident as my imagination tends to run away with me! Glad that you made it home safely! - Adrian

From Blog: Welcome to Al-Khafji, Saudi Arabia

19th February 2010

eve
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Wow--that trip went fast (maybe not for you?)! Thanks again for a great blog, Ted. Looking forward to the next one. Hope you had a safe (and mostly uneventful) trip back!

From Blog: Saudi Arabia to Kuwait to Amsterdam to Minneapolis

19th February 2010

tiner
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Kuwait
Ted: I think "Kuwait" is Arabic for "to wait" and they were just showing you how they got their name. I think I would be scared to go back after that experience!

From Blog: Saudi Arabia to Kuwait to Amsterdam to Minneapolis

18th February 2010

Heather J
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Welcome Home
It sounds like it was touch-and-go there for awhile, and that we're lucky to have you back, Ted :-) Yes, one of the comments in response to your last post was from (HJ). Maybe Peter and Denes will see your blog and pick up my "hi" that way! (Do the center coaches read it?)

From Blog: Saudi Arabia to Kuwait to Amsterdam to Minneapolis

18th February 2010

Ellen
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Keep those blogs coming
Ted: Great blogs for this trip. Looking forward to the helicopter ride to the oil rigs in April. e

From Blog: Saudi Arabia to Kuwait to Amsterdam to Minneapolis

17th February 2010

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Ted

Religious Police
The religious police are called "Mutauwa" I didn't run into any (except perhaps as Participants at the assessmesnt center), so I didn't have any problems. Actually, I have to say that I haven't had any problems with Mutauwa on any of my visits. They tend to hassle Middle Eastern people, but now Westerners. The biggest hassle I had was crossing the border between Saudi and Kuwait. I'll do a blog posting soon with more details.

From Blog: Life in The Kingdom

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I traveled to Saudi Arabia in February, April, May, and October 2009 and in February and April 2010. I have now returned in 2012. This blog was written as a journal of my experiences and as a way of keeping in touch with family and friends. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for your interest. I welcome your comments, even if you don’t know me. As salam alaykum - Peace be upon you. Scroll down on this page to see my blog entries. Click the link below to see the entire blog entry (with a larger font). To see photos that are large... full info