Saudi Arabia-Land of Paradox

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April 23rd 2009

Published: April 23rd 2009

When I first landed in the Dammam airport three weeks ago, I thought I had prepared myself for the cultural shift I was sure to experience. But the immediate effect of seeing a host of men and women at the airport in clothing dating back 3000 yrs was startling. It seems hard for westerners such as me to accept that other cultures have been able to hold on to their traditions over millenniums... Read Full Entry

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Bob Toohey

RCT

I will be in Saudi Arabia from March 31st until May 6th on a consulting project located in Dhahran in the Eastern Provence of Saudi Arabia. My only other international travel to date was a weekend in Victoria, Canada--180 miles from my home in the Puget Sound 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 larger: 1. Be sure to click on the View Full Story link after each entry. Then you can navigate to another entry with the Previous and Next links. 2. Double click a... full info

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23rd April 2009

Ron Mattson
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Thanks again, Bob!
Thanks again for sharing your trip with us, Bob!! Just wondering: What is the background on the fossil in the foreground of the picture labled: "Museum"??? Is that some ancient artifact or mummified remains found in the region? (Tee-Hee!)

23rd April 2009

TedTravel
Ted

Great job!
I was just about to start my blog and saw your new entry. I really liked it! See, you found LOTS to talk about! You should see an invitation for Ras Tanura tomorrow and Dammam on Saturday. Details are in the invitation. -- Ted

24th April 2009

RCT
Bob Toohey

Homesick
See, This is why I miss home---- thanks for staying in touch with me Ron--and send my greetings to the guys.

27th April 2009

Kid Bitchen
Mark Brady

Most Excellent commentary
I am very much enjoying your excellent adventure. I am waiting for a picture of you with a bit of new clothing added, maybe a headress ? We missed you leading our centering prayer time, but it sounds like you are picking up lots of tips. You are missing the warmer weather and longer days here. I know you want a surf report so I will keep it brief, there have been quite a few windy days but I did get some overhead waves last week at the Westport jetty. Take care!! We miss you !!!

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