Author Archives: SusieOfArabia

About SusieOfArabia

American woman now living in hubby's homeland of Saudi Arabia

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED TO A NEW HOME!

Posted on May 1, 2012

After several months of frustration and no solutions for internet problems specifically related to my ability to post here on WordPress, I have decided that my only recourse is migrate this blog over to Blogger, where I seem to have … Continue reading →

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CDP Theme Day and OurWorld: Bakeries

Posted on May 1, 2012

Saudis love their sweets. There are many more bakeries and sweets shops here in Jeddah than I am used to seeing in the states. Whenever Saudis receive guests in their homes, the guests are always offered drinks and sweets. City … Continue reading →

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Typical School in Jeddah

Posted on April 30, 2012

It’s taken me a while to be able to spot schools here in Jeddah. Most look nothing at all like the schools I am used to seeing in the states. Many of the schools in KSA seem to be old … Continue reading →

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Sasquatch of Arabia?

Posted on April 29, 2012

I was recently sitting in a waiting area of a local hospital here in Jeddah and the African woman seated next to me was wearing these furry thongs and the tips of her toes were hennaed in black. I had … Continue reading →

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IMC – Lovely Hospital in Jeddah

Posted on April 28, 2012

This is an exterior shot of the beautiful International Medical Center (IMC) in Jeddah. It was designed by famed Saudi architect Sami Angawi. The interior is as lovely as the exterior.

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SkyWatch: Yellow Mosque

Posted on April 27, 2012

I’ve never seen a mosque such a bright color as this one! This is a brand new mosque near downtown Jeddah. I’m guessing that it was built by a businessman who also built the matching colored apartment building behind and … Continue reading →

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Minaret Topper Shop

Posted on April 26, 2012

Mosques are distinctive by their minarets. Most minarets are topped off with a crescent moon shape, which has come to symbolize Islam. The crescent moon plays an important role in the religion. The sighting of the new crescent moon with … Continue reading →

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