Blogging Break

Since I am not physically in Saudi Arabia this year, I will be taking a break from blogging. I recently hit 1,000 posts on this blog and I am very proud of that achievement. I’m hoping to be able to return to my blog hopping to visit the many blogs I have enjoyed in the past but have not been able to for the past year due to demands on my time. I appreciate all your support and enthusiasm over the past few years.

Break Time

A common scene in Jeddah of workers sitting in whatever available shade they can find.

Intimate Dining

This is another dining area of the Andalusia Restaurant on Sultan Road in Jeddah, which I featured yesterday and the day before that.

Andalusia Restaurant

The interior of the Andalusia Restaurant on Sultan Road in Jeddah feels like you are a guest in your best friend’s living room. It is comfortable, relaxing, and informal, with Old World charm and beautiful Middle Eastern design elements in the architecture.

Moroccan Style Lantern

This gorgeous Moroccan style lantern hangs in the Andalusia Restaurant on Sultan Road in Jeddah.

Colorful Evening Gowns

I’ve shown you photos of over-the-top evening gowns several times before. These were just so colorful, I just had to include them! For an explanation of when dresses like these are worn in Saudi Arabia, see this post and read the comments.

Gold Salesman in Saudi Arabia

Gold is sold by weight here in Saudi Arabia – design doesn’t really matter as far as the price goes. Gold is almost always given to Saudi brides and is commonly found in 18K, 21K, or 24K.

Gas Prices in Saudi Arabia

Leif – this is for you.
Ok, to convert this into US Dollars and Gallons for you, here goes: Roughly 4 Litres equals 1 Gallon, and 1 Saudi Riyal is equal to 26 cents US. So, on the Left – 13.50 in Saudi Riyals is equal to $3.60 US. 30 Litres is equal to 7.9 Gallons. 0.45 Saudi Riyals is equal to about $ 0.12 US. And on the Right – 46.01 SR = $12.27 US. 76.68 Litres = 20.25 Gallons. So basically, for $3.60 US, you would get almost 8 Gallons of gas; and for $12.27 US, you would get over 20 Gallons of gas.

Day’s End on the Red Sea

Family Time on the Red Sea