Welcome my blogger friends! Doug sent me some images from Saudi and I wanted to share them. This is the women's market. It is amazing to me that women still have to wear those berkas. And that they have to have a separate market. The things Doug about how the women are treated just make me so angry.
This is the watertank in Saudi City.
This is ones of Doug's most exciting finds. He loves ice hockey and to see a skating rink in the local mall was so thrilling for him.
Now you won't believe this one. What do you see here? Yup pretty flowers. What does Doug see? First let me tell you that when Susan at Between Naps on the Porch
This baskin robbins treat is what Doug had on his birthday. Today he went to Tony Roma's for dinner. He has more american restaurants near him than we do in our little Georgia town.
Alsalum Headquarters in Rhyaid
Airport in Rhyaid
Airport in Rhyaid
This is the watertank in Saudi City.
This is ones of Doug's most exciting finds. He loves ice hockey and to see a skating rink in the local mall was so thrilling for him.
Now you won't believe this one. What do you see here? Yup pretty flowers. What does Doug see? First let me tell you that when Susan at Between Naps on the Porch turns on the table scape addict in someone, it does not turn off easily. Now this is what Doug, my precious husband who is 8,000 miles away from home said this is a picture of. "Flowers for Tablescapes!" Yes Susan has turned on my husband's tablescape addiction. LOL
This baskin robbins treat is what Doug had on his birthday. Today he went to Tony Roma's for dinner. He has more american restaurants near him than we do in our little Georgia town.
Alsalum Headquarters in Rhyaid
Airport in Rhyaid
Airport in Rhyaid
Thanks so much for stopping in. I so appreciate your visits and love reading your comments.
the pictures are great. Doug managed to take some pretty great pictures. The mall and airport look so big and modern. Lots of money there I guess.
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of the week.
Tony Roma's and Baskin Robbins?? Who knew...and the mall looks so nice...but the funniest thing is that he his thinking Tablescapes all the way around the world...how cute is that.....Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow, that was interesting! I have been as far as Turkey, but not to SA. I think the whole culture thing is very difficult for us as American women, at least for me. Thanks for stopping by:-)
ReplyDeleteJeanette,
ReplyDeleteTell Doug I say hello right back! Thank you for sharing his photos with us, (I guess I'll have to plan a trip to see you and show you how to use your camera!) I love the beautiful flowers... I can imagine all the tablescapes you can come up with these! Happy day...
Dee Dee
Jeanette:
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that he's thinking of tablescapes all the way over there! You obviously have a very special relationship.
I'm sure it's not easy having him so far away, but hang in there.
- The Tablescaper
How cute is that! He is thinking of talblescapes! Sounds like a wonderful Man!
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard to be separated from each other. It's sweet that he is thinking about tablescapes... but I think he is really just thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteTalk to you soon ;)
Bunny Jean
Thanks for sharing the pictures with us - enjoyed seeing them.
ReplyDeleteOne of the bigger Malls has a ski lift in it and you can rent the clothing etc. It is a totally amazing area and let's face it they certainly have the funds to build the biggest and the best over there. I am enjoying the photos so thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
What amazing photos! you just never think they would have a B&R! LOL
ReplyDeleteDoug did a great job....so far from home. Loved the photos. :)
ReplyDeleteMaryrose
That's so funny that Doug hasn't forgotten about tablescapes. Sounds like he's doing fine. I'm glad he found an ice rink. That's too bad about those poor women. Thanks for sharing, Jeanette.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I love seeing new places. He is giving you a good view of the world there. I never knew there was a woman's only market. Whew!
ReplyDeleteIt's a whole different world where your dear husband is right now! (So cool that he remembered about tablescapes!) My granddaughter spent two years in Jordan in the Peace Corp but there were no shopping centers there as she was stationed in a tiny mountain village. She is back in the states and in grad school now at Johns Hopkins so we are happy to have her home! It was an amazing experience, however!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Coralie
Wow. Most interesting, Jeanette! Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteThey have Tony Roma's in Saudi Arabia??? When my husband and I were first married 25 years ago, we would always order delivery from Tony Roma's in Miami whenever we were celebrating anything! Also, I can't be believe the women have a seperate market!
ReplyDeletebaskin robbins is more pervasive than i thought! thanks for sharing these pictures, jeanette! :)
ReplyDeleteSo interesting, Jeanette! The world is quite diverse... but one thing remains the same... flowers and ice cream always put smiles on our faces :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing...
*wishing Doug well as he is away from home and wishes for you as you are apart ♥
~Maria
How are you holding up? Email me if you need anything.
ReplyDelete~Jenifer
I'm glad you're able to see poictures of where he is and what he's doing so even though you can't be together you can still share those moments.
ReplyDeleteWe don't even have a Tony Roma's! ha ha!