Monthly Archives: April 2010

SkyWatch: Terra Cotta Mosque

Posted on April 30, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

I really liked the composition of this photo of the unusually colored terra cotta mosque which is partially obscured by the trees. In general, the majority of mosques in Saudi Arabia are white, so seeing mosques in other colors is … Continue reading →

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Drive-Thru Outdoor Market

Posted on April 29, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

There are many outdoor markets like this one here in Jeddah. Most of them carry a nice selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and dates. The photo shows just part of this market. It is actually an “L” shaped … Continue reading →

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Tea Time

Posted on April 28, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

I was captivated when I saw these beautiful and colorful tea and coffee sets in a store window at a mall. Complete with pots, cups, saucers, serving trays and a collapsible stand, these whimsical beverage collections (service for twelve) come … Continue reading →

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MyWorld: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in Arabic

Posted on April 27, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

I thought you might like to see this – Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in Arabic here in Saudi Arabia. This is a contestant on the show. The set, the music, the audience, the suspense, and the way the … Continue reading →

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Another Unusual Building

Posted on April 26, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

I don’t think I’ve ever seen another building quite like this one. The whole front facade is mostly green and blue diagonally striped glass, and then there are these curved and outlined architectural details that stick out from the top … Continue reading →

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Blue Dome Mosque

Posted on April 25, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

This mosque appears to be under construction. I think it will be quite beautiful when it is completed. The shiny blue domes are gorgeous and I love the floral tile border details.

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The Gatekeeper

Posted on April 24, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

Sometimes I just point my camera out the car window here and click away as we are driving by, not really knowing what I am capturing until we get home and I get the photos up on my computer screen. … Continue reading →

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Skywatch: Tiled Arches and Moon

Posted on April 23, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

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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Family Sculpture

Posted on April 22, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

I’m not really sure about this sculpture, but it is similar to another one I found which is called “Family.” A series of white marble sculptures were completed for the city of Jeddah by a group of Belgian artists, and … Continue reading →

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Sideview of The Cosmos Sculpture

Posted on April 21, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

The Cosmos sculpture is one of the largest pieces of public art in Jeddah. It literally soars into the sky at a height exceeding 144 feet and is made of steel and aluminum. I have heard some people here in … Continue reading →

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