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!!!



Our Trip to London

Nick and I went to London for 6 days to visit his family. It was my first time in the UK so I was quite excited to see all the touristy things!!!! I loved London - the buildings are old and amazing and there is so much history. But I could not live there - its too cold for me. But we were very lucky we had temperatures of between 24-27 most days.

(if you click on the images they will appear larger)


London City - full of people and big red buses


Memorial to the Women of World War 2


No 10 Downing Street


Me and Big Ben


Big Ben


Close up of Big Ben


Kensington


Nick enjoying his London Ale


Pork and Peppers Sausages - oh they were sooo good.


Having my first London Beer


Outside Harrods


Princess Diana and Dodi Memorial inside Harrods


Oxford Street


The smallest car ever - The G Wiz - electric car!!!


Off Bond Street in London City


Freezing cold on top of the tour bus


Rush hour - people piling down to the tube - never seen soooo many people!!!


Fountain in Trafalgar Square


Her Majestys Theatre




The London Eye


On the London Eye


Houses of Parliment as seen from the London Eye ( they are the most beautiful buildings)


The London Eye Capsules - this is right at the top (we are looking down on it from our capsule) we are 135m high.


Nick on the London Eye


Big Ben from the London Eye


The River Thames


Looking across London from the London Eye


Horse drawn carriage by Buckingham Palace


The guard at Buckingham Palace about to perform his position change (as I call it)
This happens every few minutes (probably so he doesn't get a DVT)


Concentration


Ready to put his leg down again


The Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace


The main gates of Buckingham Palace


Standing outside the main gates of Buckingham Palace


Nick at the main gates of Buckingham Palace


Buckingham Palace


Standing at Buckingham Palace looking down the Mall


Deck chairs in St James Park


Walking down The Mall


Admiralty Arch down the end of The Mall