About This Blog, and About Me: Susie of Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is KSA's 2nd largest city and is located on its west coast, right on the Red Sea. I moved here in 2007 with my Saudi hubby. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Blue Neon Entry
This is another shot of the blue neon building I featured several days ago. This is the entryway into the building. I just love everything about it – the blue neon outlines and blue neon Arabic writing above the entrance … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Buildings, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged Architecture, business, Jeddah, mall, modern
4 Comments
Frankincense
I remember as a kid hearing in church about the Three Wise Men who came to Bethlehem bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for Baby Jesus – but I really had no idea what frankincense and myrrh were, other … Continue reading
Lifting the Skirt
When out in public, proper Saudi men and women dress modestly, wearing loose floor length clothing that doesn’t reveal their legs or body forms. But when it rains and there are big puddles, what to do? As this man demonstrates, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Life, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Tradition
Tagged Clothing, dress, ghuttra, thobe, traditional, weather
10 Comments
Saudi See Food
We drive by many businesses here in Jeddah and I was always attracted by the blue color of this sign and the blue and white checkerboard pattern of the building, It took me several drive-bys to even read what the … Continue reading
When It Rains, It Pours
Rain is a rarity here in Jeddah, so yesterday when it came down in buckets, areas of the city were immersed in rain water. I would estimate that in some places, the water had to be close to three feet … Continue reading
Hajjis
Every year Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of religious pilgrims from all over the world. Muslims are required to travel to Makkah for Hajj at least once in their lifetime, if they are able to physically and financially. The official Hajj … Continue reading
My World: Fair Warning
When one travels to another country, it’s advisable to be aware of that country’s laws, culture, and customs. Before the plane lands in Saudi Arabia, flight attendants distribute a Landing/Entry Card for visitors to fill out and present to immigration … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Arabic, customs, laws
27 Comments
Bag Lady
There are many African men and women who travel to Saudi Arabia for the religious pilgrimmage, called the Hajj, and then end up staying on in the country in search of a better life than they had back in their … Continue reading
Colorful Clean Up Guy
Many of the foreign workers in Jeddah hold menial labor jobs, such as cleaning up the streets of the city. The workers are dressed in colored uniforms which match the color of the large wheeled trash cans they escort along … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Life, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Clothing, Jeddah, labor, workers
5 Comments
Yummy Sambusa
One of my favorite foods here in Saudi Arabia is similar to an eggroll – it’s called Sambusa. They are usually stuffed with a ground meat mixture with onion and other flavorful spices. The outside can be made out of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, Life, Saudi Arabia, Tradition
Tagged Food, living, restaurant, traditional
10 Comments
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