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Published: August 10th 2009
YAY!
Let the adventure begin!
Here is a starting entry to kick off our blog, as we jet out of NZ.
Some info about Bahrain:
Firstly, it's an Island - 33 islands infact, with Manama , the capital city being where we will be based. With a population of 155,000 in Manama - slightly larger than Matiere, there is a 24 km 4 lane causeway from here across to Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of ex pat's stream across from Saudi to Bahrain in the weekends to party and enjoy the more liberal approach to alcohol and socialising.
With a coastline of just 161 kilometres, Bahrain is about the same size as the Isle of Man - but smaller than the main airport in Saudi, would you believe!! They drive on the "wrong side" of the road, and obviously cars are left hand drive. One of our first jobs when we arrive, as well as selecting an apartment, is to look into buying a late model small car. Manay other Kiwi's over there rent cars long term, but for the same cost ($12-13000 NZ for 2 years) we can buy one and sell cheaply when we leave and
save some $$ for our next adventure.
The country is generally flat and arid - very dry, with temps from 25 celcius (Winter) to 50 + - we arrive at the worst time heat wise!!
Petrol is around 27US cents a litre - "Fill her up, here's 12 bucks" -- but there is only 2768 kilometres of road!
Thats it for our 1st entry, just to kick things off. Keep in touch Guys! 😊 Pete and Jude
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Sue and Kevin
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Good luck Pete and Jude
Dear Pete and Jude, We wish you happy travels and and only the best for the start of the rest of your lives. We are looking forward to hearing of your adventures and want all the nitty gritty! Love from Kevin and Sue