Qatif and Tarut

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May 21st 2009

Published: May 21st 2009

I’ve just spend the morning visiting two fascinating places: Qatif and Tarut. As I write this, it is 109 degrees outside and it is HOT. A bunch of us went to explore these two ancient towns with Hal, an Aramco person who lives here. We took Hal’s Land Rover and rented a taxi for the morning. The first stop was Qatif, where we took a tour of the town to find the market. Fortunately, the t... Read Full Entry

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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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He loads up the pipe

Koen smokes it

Hey, Koen is from the Netherlands where they will smoke anything. Just say NO, Koen!

Decorative pipes for any occasion

Some sort of spice

Hal finds some headware

There was a sword that went with it too.

Old Dial Phone

I wanted to buy this, but it was too expensive.

The Market

Ted and his stylish cap from Target

You can't tell I'm an American, right?

Many kinds of nuts for sale

Saudi snack food

Buying almonds

The Market

I tried one crowd shot here from across the road. I wish I could have had more people shots. Lots of ladies in black (means don't take photos!)

Qatif Central

Road to Tarut

The Arabian Gulf at Tarut

Town of Tarut

Trying to find someone who speaks English

Where is the fort??

Mosque by the Fort

Outdoor Smoking Place

This would be a bar, if they had bars, but they don't.

The back of the Fort

Sign to Keep Out of the Fort

We didn't.

21st May 2009

ellen
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Great Pixs
Ted: I can FEEL the heat in these pixs. Great inside view into the ruins. Thanks.

21st May 2009

Jessica
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Great pictures, Dad!

21st May 2009

TedTravel
Ted

Photos
Thanks, Jess! :)

22nd May 2009

Sarah
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Free monkey with hard drive
Thanks for that. I sorely needed that laugh today! I love those baskets and those pipes, they're beautiful. Also love the photos of the ruins. You're having so many wonderful adventures!

26th May 2011

sulayman
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goodness of the staff of saudi snaks
the people r very good because they respect on us am a helper

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