Medina. A Holy City

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February 28th 2022

Published: March 9th 2022

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, situated between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. Ninety five percent of this country is considered a desert or semi-desert. We began to feel the enormity of the country as we left Jeddah via the Haramain high speed train heading to the Holy City of Medina. Once we were out of the Jeddah city limits there were miles and miles of barren land... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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11th March 2022

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Interesting to read about SA
Very interesting to read about what it's like to travel i Saudi Arabia. I have long been wondering what that's like. Fun fact: The largest sand desert in the world is in Saudi Arabia. Still there is a Swedish company that makes good business by selling sand to Saudi Arabia. /Ake

11th March 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Interesting to read about SA
I can't imagine SA needed to purchase sand. I would need to know more about that. LOL. It is a great place to travel. I hope you add it to your list.

11th March 2022

Dennis Brennan
non-member comment

Gift request
Glad you made it. We are about to have three days of 50 degree temps. Breaking out the shorts. Kitchen project done and hope to be prepping the boat soon. Hey, if you see a good deal on some Crude oil please get a few drums and we will reimburse you when you get back. :)

11th March 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Gift request
We checked on getting you a few barrels of oil but transportation was an issue. Glad the house is coming along and your temps are warming up.

12th March 2022

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

Medina
Wow. I knew "infidels" weren't allowed to go to Mecca, but I didn't think they could go to Medina either. Sounds fascinating. I think we saw part of that train line out at Wadi Rum in Jordan, and heard tales of Lawrence of Arabia and his band of merry men trying to blow it up! I assume it's the same train line.

12th March 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Medina
The Crown Prince is encouraging tourism now so he is allowing visitors to go to Medina. The mosque is lovely. Worth a rip to this part of the world.

13th March 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Medina
Wow, how amazing to see Medina! I didn't know it was possible to visit parts of Mecca as a non-Muslim. Still, it makes sense to visit Medina instead if there are no restrictions there. The mosques look beautiful, I particularly love the marble and shades as I imagine these provide cooling effects in the Arabian heat. Great to see you were able to visit places from the Lawrence of Arabia film - films are indeed great sources of pre-trip planning and inspiration. The birds and baby goats look so cute! ☺

14th March 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Medina
We were told non-Muslims can go to Mecca but on anther day we were told they can't. We didn't take the change. No reason to ask for trouble and the mosque in Medina is lovely. The shades were beautiful and amazing. It allowed more people to pray. I felt bad about eating the baby goat. Oh well.... that's part of travel.

26th March 2022

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Zebra Finches
Those look like Zebra Finches. I used to keep them in an aviary quite some time ago. The males have their own and distintive cute singing voices

27th March 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Zebra Finches
That may be what they were. Why did you give up on them? They are nice looking birds.

26th March 2022

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Saudi
I'm enjoying following your Saudi adventure. I saw another photo of the birds and confirming they're Zebra Finches ?

5th April 2022

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Zebra Finches
It's quite a sad story, but my parents got divorced and we had to sell our home and downsize. In the covenants of the new house it stated no keeping birds in aviaries. I keep saying one day when I get a big enough garden I'd build an aviary and keep some birds ☺️

5th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Zebra Finches
Sorry. Hopefully, one day you will get an aviary.

1st June 2022

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Architecture
The Prophet Mosque is so beautiful! I can image how peaceful it felt to witness the mosque at prayer time. Religious architecture fascinates me - especially in countries where religion is very deeply intertwined with the culture of the people.

1st June 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Architecture
The Prophet Mosque was stunning. Peaceful is a great description. Understanding the local faith and religious customs allows us to better understand the people. The people are wonderful.

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