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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

When I moved to Saudi Arabia in 2007, sight unseen, I knew my life would be changed forever. But what I never expected was to completely and utterly fall in love with the Saudi people and its culture.  It took … Continue reading

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WEEKEND REFLECTIONS – MARAYA CONCERT HALL

MARAYA CONCERT HALL IN AL ULA, SAUDI ARABIA. LOOK CLOSELY – YOU CAN SEE THE LINES OF MIRRORED TILES. THE STATE OF THE ART FACILITY REFLECTS THE UNUSUAL & STUNNING SANDSTONE ROCK FORMATIONS SURROUNDING IT IT’S A PHOTOGRAPHER’S PARADISE ENJOYED … Continue reading

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DESERT X AL ULA 2020

RIGHT BEFORE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC GRIPPED THE WORLD, DESERT X AL ULA WOWED PATRONS AS AN INTERACTIVE ART EXHIBITION DURING THE WINTER AT TANTORA FESTIVAL IN EARLY 2020.   SET AMIDST AL ULA’S UNUSUAL ANCIENT LANDSCAPE OF HUMONGOUS SANDSTONE ROCK FORMATIONS … Continue reading

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MOUNTAINS & SKIES OF AL SOUDAH IN ABHA

DREAMLIKE EXPERIENCE – AL SOUDAH, ABHA REGION NATIVE BABOONS THRIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS MISTY MOUNTAINS  LINKING TO – SKYWATCH TIMELESS THURSDAYS THANKFUL THURSDAY A big Thank You to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase … Continue reading

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ABHA – UP IN THE CLOUDS

ABHA MOUNTAIN ELEVATION 2270 METERS DREAMY MOUNTAIN PEAK IN THE CLOUDS ABHA’S GORGEOUS BEAUTY LINKING TO – THROUGH MY LENS TUESDAY’S TREASURES A big Thank You to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase … Continue reading

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MARBLE VILLAGE – MOUNTAINTOP MARVEL

Photo by E J Marquez Like taking a walk back in time, the historic 400 year old town of Dhee Ayn is also known as the Marble Village.  Built atop a majestic mountain in southwestern Saudi Arabia, Dhee Ayn is … Continue reading

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Saudi Arabia – Not Just Desert

STARTS WITH V – VIOLET MOUNTAINS HISTORIC ANNAZAR VILLAGE A FAVORITE – VISUAL BEAUTYWADI DISAH  VERDANT – GREEN AS CAN BEMOSES SPRINGS – UYUN MUSA Many thanks to my friend Aileen Byrne for allowing the use her photos in this post.  … Continue reading

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Saudi Arabia Beauty of the Desert

Who knew the desert could be this beautiful?  Miles and miles of gentle sand dunes in shades of caramel, golden cream or even pale pink, swirling like a delicious hot cappuccino. Special thanks to Khaled Al-Sheraihi for allowing me to … Continue reading

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