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February 12th 2010

Published: February 12th 2010

Written February 9, 2010; Published February 12, 2010 I’ve been in Saudi Arabia for 8 days now. We still don’t have Internet access at the villa. This is strange because there is a network/internet port on almost every wall. The client starting asking for Internet connections for our accommodation about a month ago. They have called the IT department daily since I got here. But still not... Read Full Entry

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Ted

TedTravel

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

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Mekhanic's Garage

Yes, the fix cars. No, they won't win the spelling-bee.

Downtown Khafji

Actually, this is the corner of town. I'm writting this blog from a building near the water tower toward the left side of the photo.

Khafji

KJO

Khafji Joint Operations is the name of the client here in Al-Khafji

Back at the Gulf

This was a sunnier photo

Rules at the Beach

My favorite: Never fake action or call for help. Hmmmm.

12th February 2010

eve
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And....?
.....how's the food?? Sounds like between crises you probably don't have time to eat anyway! Or, do you have to prepare your own meals too? LOL.

14th February 2010

TedTravel
Ted

Food
The food is plentiful, but much the same every day: chicken, shrimp, and rice (plus side dishes). I have another entry coming with a desert feast (whole lamb). Stay tuned!

16th February 2010

ALAN
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GOVT.
How's the government there? and did you see religious police?

17th February 2010

TedTravel
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.

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