Tag Archives: skywatch

Skywatch: Dust Storm

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

This time of year the dust storms in Jeddah can be awful. On a normal day you would be able to see a mountain range in the distance. Jeddah has been plagued by high winds and dust storms for about … Continue reading →

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SkyWatch: Dusk in Jeddah

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

My favorite time of day for taking photos anywhere – dusk. To visit MORE friendly skies around the world, fly on over to SKYWATCH where you’ll find beautiful skies posted by bloggers all over the world.

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SkyWatch: Always a Mosque Nearby

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

This photo just screams “Saudi Arabia.” Not a cloud in the sky. Mama and baby camel in the desert. A mosque and new construction visible in the background, along with a couple of palm trees. I love this photo! To … Continue reading →

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Skywatch: Mosque Being Built

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Thought you might be interested in seeing a mosque under construction. Distinctive characteristics of most mosques here are the tall minarets and domes. There are hundreds and hundreds of mosques in Jeddah, maybe even thousands. Every few blocks there is … Continue reading →

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Skywatch: Blue Skies Minaret

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

As those of you who visit this blog regularly know, I have a thing for mosque minarets. In fact, when I first moved here to Saudi Arabia, I told my husband that I wanted to photograph every minaret that I … Continue reading →

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SkyWatch: Floating Mosque at Sundown

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

I’ve featured photos of this particular mosque before on this blog, but this is the first one I was able to take at sundown, and I rather liked the effect of the sun on the dome. You can see the … Continue reading →

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SkyWatch: Moon Thru the Jeddah Palms

Posted on May 7, 2010 by

You must BE the change you wish to see in the world. – Mohandas Gandhi To visit MORE friendly skies around the world, fly on over to SKYWATCH where you’ll find beautiful skies posted by bloggers all over the world.

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Skywatch: Tiled Arches and Moon

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

One late afternoon recently, my son and I were enjoying the outdoors in a lovely park adjacent to the hospital where my husband recently underwent open heart surgery (he’s doing well). The park is filled with palm trees and seating … Continue reading →

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SkyWatch: Red Sea thru a Rusty Gate

Posted on April 9, 2010 by

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MyWorld: Seaside Picnic… in the Trunk

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

There are long stretches along the Red Sea coast here in Jeddah where there are no facilities provided for families who want to enjoy spending time by the sea. Some areas have shaded areas, walkways, benches, or ramadas with seating … Continue reading →

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