Kaki Jeddah

... was pretty much confined to the dates market, the gold souq (I wanted to sell some rings) and an enormous open-air market called the Heraj. Some areas sell used clothing, used furniture, used appliances, and other areas of it have new, but all are ready and waiting for haggling, at which I am terrible. I generally just select what I want, point it out to my husband, then leave and let him deal with the money end of it. The sad part of ...

Arrived at last on UK don't care if its freezing cold, if its snowing, if there are gales, even 5ft of snow I don't care.......I'm just happy that I am safe...didn't really want to say how much I was frightened the last few days and didn't want people to worry but the tears of relief when that plane took off I have never felt before ...

... But hey her loss!!!!! Also found out from the guard that she has had my ticket and passport since Wednesday!!! So not a clue why she kept telling Jana that she didnt have it!!!! Apart from her showing her authority!! But all she has done is shown me how Saudi Royals treat Wester people!! Im just so so glad Im out of it as if this is what she can be like then who knows what would have happened in March!!!!

... had a call from a guy that interviewed me for a job in November they live between Saudi and Jordan wants to speak again to me when I get back to the UK but I just don't know this has been such a terrible and frightening experience I just don't know what to do. Ive taken a few photos today well I had to didn't I just to prove that you can be a westerner out here. OH and Ive got loads of souvenirs on my legs, neck, arms, back etc etc

... But another good thing came out of yesterday, I was talking to the girl I was out with and she said why don't I apply for a job in a school out here as a Teaching Assistant. Wages are about £500/£550 a week, you get a furnished villa in a compound, you get help with return airfares, you get 10 days off at Easter, 10 at Christmas, 7 at Eid and nearly 3 months in the summer and you get paid for those as, also you are off Thursday and Friday and every evening. So that would mean I ...

Sorry I have not done much on my Travel Pod but not really got the heart or mind to do it maybe after a week or so I might!! Need to get a leats a few photos before the end of March. At least I can say it was an experience and it will make me stronger as a person.

... Though at a weekend like today is the start of a weekend it was midnight before they went to bed!!! and will be the same tomorrow night, then back to normal times. So 1 week I am going to have a Thursday off so I can have a good lie in on a Thursday (think I'll need it!!) and the next week a Friday off (that will be the beach day for me as nothing else to do on a Friday as it is like our 'old' Sunday where nothing is open!!! Oh and I forgot got my first midgey bite!!!

... lol) and of course my all time favorite for the flavor of old Yemen, Souk Al Yeman, and Souk al Yumama - for gold... Had some terrific meals, and met with many friends, and can only note that the ongoing urban development, the quality of the new construction and the concerted effort at creating a solid IT infrastructure for all residents of Jeddah is commendable. The new buildings are the dream of great architects, a must see.

... it was amazing. i cant describe it to you but it was so beautiful and peaceful. hopefully i can put the pics up here soon. trying to get to the old market place and have a few odd jobs left on my to do list! but the really good news is that there is a wake boarding place five mins away from me at home so hopefully i i will still get to do that! missing you all like crazy and wont be long till I'm in the pub with you! save some beer for me keep in touch xx xx

... girl i was replacing as she was on her way out to leave. i was nervous and excited but hey its good. i spent my first night here at the house of a lady that seems to be in charge of the club. I'm now ready to sort my self out and get stuck in. everyone seems very friendly and thats always a good thing. so here goes, i will update a lot more when i have the time and the information to pass on. keep reading. please send me emails and comments and i will answer all your questions xx-xxx