Tuesday, December 16, 2008

We are really in Saudi ..leaving the compound..

Today we are leaving the Aramco compound and flying to Jeddah. Before we packed our bags we got a few little adventures in. First we visited a potter..see my picture in his mirror..then we visited a place that looked like Zion Park and then the Castle of Ibrihim (an Ottoman ruler..I pretended like I knew all about him) These boys were going home for lunch and prayers..look closely. They are carrying prayer rugs, books, and clothing.

The\Arab News had this article. An Arab friend told us that now George Bush will have his interviews only in a Mosque..because all remove their shoes before entering. A little Arab humor here. He is not a popular fella in this area. Most of the Arabs I talked to think that this reporter is in deep trouble. Throwing a shoe is the most disrespectful thing a person can do here. Plus, he yelled a pretty nasty comment. I have this article in both English and Arabic.

We left for airport and began wearing the abaya. I was glad to have it on, since everyone else was wearing one and the men all had thobes and hijab. Not that we weren't obvious westerners. \think the backpacks gave us away. Things are now different for us..as women we used a separate line to check luggage and also to get on the airplane. It seems so weird.

Jeddah seemed much more prosperous the Damman. Lots of public art..plus the Red Sea is a plus..

The hotel is amazing..ordered dinner in room and felt ever so lucky.

To all of this I say..suchran..thank you!!












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