Tag Archives: Arabic

Incense at Storefront

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

You can see huge incense burners like these outside many stores and shops in Jeddah. Usually there are smaller incense burners on top of ones like these where the incense is burned. People like to stop by and wave the … Continue reading →

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Safe Hotel

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Hmmmmmm…

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Sleep High

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

This is a chain of mattress outlets here in Jeddah. The business name is … interesting!

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Another View – Inkwell, Pen & Paper Sculpture

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

This three piece sculpture was created by Abdulhalim Radwi, a Saudi artist who was born in Makkah. I have published a photo of this sculpture before, from a different angle on the other side and in very different light. You … Continue reading →

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School Field Trip

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

We just happened to be at the mall one morning when the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop welcomed dozens of school children from a local international school for a tour of their facility. Each child was given a paper KK hat … Continue reading →

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Family Parking

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Here in Saudi Arabia, the sexes are strictly segregated. Almost all restaurants have a separate entrance and eating area for families, and another entrance and eating area for men who are unaccompanied by women. All the weddings I have been … Continue reading →

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Baskin Robbins Menu in Arabic

Posted on December 26, 2010 by
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