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Well, it’s my final night here. I’ve just packed up most of my stuff and I’ll need to take it over to the SAC Center tomorrow morning. As soon as we’re done, Don and I will jump into a cab and head over the causeway (a long crowded bridge) to Bahrain, which is an island country off the coast of Saudi Arabia. It from there (at 10 pm) that I’ll fly to Amsterdam and then switch planes for Minneapolis. And so it ends.
Two nights ago, Don and I headed to Khobar. He had bought a Persian-style carpet and runner, but his wife wanted something larger. When Don originally bought it, he requested some sort of box. The guy disappeared and came back with a brand new suitcase and a separate lock. Now that’s thinking outside the (shipping) box! So carpets (and suitcase) in hand, we headed back to the rug store. I suggested that Don make it clear to the merchant that we were hear to trade up, not to return (this isn’t Target, you know!). So the rug guy was only too happy to let Don spend even more money. After the transactions were done, we headed to
my favorite Schwarma place (around the corner from the Latif Bakery). For 4 riyals each, it’s a taste of heaven!
Last night was the traditional PDI/Aramco farewell dinner. We ate at a restaurant called La Gondola and had a very nice meal. However, I’ve decided the Saudi should legalize alcohol and ban smoking. It’s a bummer when you are used to non-smoking restaurants and then run into smoking at the next table. However, the food was great.
Tonight was my final dinner with Bob, who I will miss. He introduced me to the pizza at the Tandori house (yes, I know how weird that sounds).
And so I leave you with some additional food photos, which seem to be ever so popular.
Thanks for making this journey with me. I will be back in the Kingdom a week from tomorrow! However, I am very much looking forward to reuniting with family, friends, and co-workers.
However, from here, thank you Pat, Don, Eric, Werner, Adrian, Glyn, Bob, Manir, Rimu, Nile, and Rhone for making this a wonderful experience.
Ma’ salamah. Goodbye for now.
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Jessica
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Have a safe trip home! I'll be waiting to hear about the catering deal you have worked out...