Thursday, July 15, 2010

Our Apartment in Qatar


This is our apartment in Qatar - it has two bedrooms. At the end of August we are moving into a three bedroom villa - so I will post pictures when we move in. I will also take pictures of the outside and the swimming pool.

(click picture to see it larger)



The lounge (pic is a bit dark)


The kitchen - breakfast bar on the left


The spare room


Our room


The lounge (love my saudi door and my camel)


The lounge

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Temperatures Rising

We received this email the other day about temperatures that are to be expected here in Riyadh.
Quite unbelievable.....


Subject:
FW: ANNOUNCEMENT - TEMPERATURE RISING

Following is a copy of circular form Bupa Middle East (Medical Insurance Company), indicating that the temperature in the major cities of the Kingdom will be rising in coming weeks, i.e. Jeddah may reach 52 C, Alkhobar / Dammam may reach 55 C & Riyadh unbelievable 59 C.



Dear Colleagues,

HEAT


As you may be aware, the official weather reports for the past, current and next week indicate an extreme rise in temperatures throughout the Kingdom – Riyadh reaching 59 degrees Celsius, Khobar reaching 55 degrees Celsius and Jeddah over 52 degrees Celsius .

While your efforts and work outside the office are essential to the performance and operation of the company, your wellbeing is equally vital, hence, we would highly recommend taking the necessary precautions such as

· Drinking plenty of water

· not to remain under direct sun exposure, try to remain in the shade

· keep your cars well ventilated and aired

· take extra percussions with elders and children

· Do not leave your cell phone or other electronic items in the car exposed to the heat as it is easily flammable

· Please be sure to protect yourself with sunscreen.

· Dress in loose light clothing and avoid tight, air restricting garments.

· wear your sunglasses outside the office in day light to protect your eyes tissue which can be easily damaged by such a heat and sun.

· Try to leave an open bottle of water in your car if you leave it in an un-shaded car park as the evaporated water will counter act the heat impact.

· Do not leave perfumes or lighters in the car as they are flammable.

· Do no leave children or pets in locked unventilated areas such as cars (heat will kill them).

· Do not walk for long times directly under the sun (i.e. wear hat or umbrella).

when conducting business outside the office.

Thank you for your continuous hard work and keep safe & cool!




Sunday, June 20, 2010

New Movie

FUNNY

Bought a new movie today - slight change in the title, but I guess its one way to sell it here!!!!



Sunday, June 13, 2010

Doha - 13th June 2010 @ 1030

This was taken at 1030 in th morning - 50c - I think its going to be a hot summer!!!




Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Bits n Pieces

These are a collection of photos that sum up Saudi - they are collected from various friends in Saudi.


The Ministry of Interior building better known as The Space Ship by expats



What can I say!!!


Common expression used here in Saudi Arabia - you just deal with whatever comes your way and say Mafi Mushkila this is Saudi Arabia....


Censors at it again....


Bad day at the hairdressers...





Often seen in the middle of a platter of camel - you may also see the hump in the middle as they love to eat the fat from the hump!!!!
Makes you want to turn vegetarian!!!


Barbie Arab Style


Common sight here in Saudi - the men holding hands


All time Saudi favourite - the Shawarma - all for the small cost of between $0.90 - $1.50 AUD - they are soooo good.


The best ones come with french fries inside


Spelling!!!



MMmmmmm



Don't take the wrong turning.....


Inside the airport in Riyadh



Even better spelling




Big typo- think its supposed to say territories....



The mind boggles!!!


Bumper sticker





Good ole Bepsi (thats how they say it)
There is even a street called Pepsi Cola street.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Would You Buy Anything From Here????


Interesting way of advertising what you sell!!!!!



Saturday, May 29, 2010

Little Pigs Make Us Happy


As we live in a "Pork Free" country we have to resort to "sneaking" it back.
And this is what we managed to successfully "sneak" back in - anyone would think we loved pig!!!

So Nick now has a freezer full of Sausages, ham and Bacon!!!