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May 21st 2009
Published: May 21st 2009
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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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Across from the fortAcross from the fort
Across from the fort
Pat inspects the fortPat inspects the fort
Pat inspects the fort
Note the barbed wire.
The group climbs up to the fort.The group climbs up to the fort.
The group climbs up to the fort.
The fort's tower.The fort's tower.
The fort's tower.
The fort through the wire.The fort through the wire.
The fort through the wire.
Ted trying not to sweatTed trying not to sweat
Ted trying not to sweat
Pat looking coolPat looking cool
Pat looking cool
Koen with the mosque in the backgroundKoen with the mosque in the background
Koen with the mosque in the background
Andre finds the way in!Andre finds the way in!
Andre finds the way in!
Inside the fortInside the fort
Inside the fort
Andrej guards the fortAndrej guards the fort
Andrej guards the fort
Ted's at one of the fort's entrancesTed's at one of the fort's entrances
Ted's at one of the fort's entrances
Inside one of the fort's "rooms"Inside one of the fort's "rooms"
Inside one of the fort's "rooms"
Looking down into the fortLooking down into the fort
Looking down into the fort
The fortThe fort
The fort
An Arabic GrillAn Arabic Grill
An Arabic Grill
Glyn, Pat, and Hal at lunchGlyn, Pat, and Hal at lunch
Glyn, Pat, and Hal at lunch
Chicken, rice, salad, salsa, and waterChicken, rice, salad, salsa, and water
Chicken, rice, salad, salsa, and water
But no forks or knives! Look at the size of the portion. This, including a drink cost about $3.50
Koen, Andrej, Dave, and the taxi driverKoen, Andrej, Dave, and the taxi driver
Koen, Andrej, Dave, and the taxi driver
Glyn digs inGlyn digs in
Glyn digs in
Back past the fortBack past the fort
Back past the fort
After lunch we explored the old neighborhood



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
Saudi snack food

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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