Le Jeddah Meridien

The bulk of our trip we spent with my in-laws in Jeddah -- 3+ weeks. We started by trying to get as much shopping done as possible, saving short day trips for later. Jeddah as a city has become so crowded over the years, traffic is terrible. However finally the government appears to be doing something about it by building a series of flyovers and bridges to try and lessen the strain on the busiest streets. This won't help that actual terrible ...

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

... have a life here as well as work. They where telling me yesterday about a Ball they all went to on Thursday evening at the English Embassy , there is another Ball there the end of March and they have these things on at least each month!!!! It is in an English School so I have sent off my application form, CV etc etc so fingers crossed and we will see what happens. Forgot to take my camera with me yesterday as I was happy and excited at being let out for the day, so didn't get any photos.

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.

... I am not a Prince or Princess I am just a worker and employed to do a job. It amazing how these people live as the maids they have sleep in rooms outside the main Palace, but within the palace walls but there is like 3/4 to a room in bunk beds. I am going to make it work as I am looking forward to the future at getting my mortgage paid off and also having the money to do some more traveling that I love doing, think I will do the 2 years like I had said to myself ...

... 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.

... to have the whole family back together in one place but it will be good. I'm looking to get into freelance pt when i back i have already set up my website http://clairesharpfitness.weebly.com looking to get a job in the industry as well until i can build up my client base. so hopefully things will be good! so down to my last few days and am trying to get to see all the things i haven't yet - not that there is much to see! i have braved it and been ...

... One rarely saw a woman, and when seen, she was either 10 paces behind her husband swathed from head to foot in layers of black cloth replete with double veil and gloves in the desert heat, or in the company of female friends lounging in a restaurant, similarly enveloped in cloth except that they had perhaps lifted the veil so that the eyes were visible. Eating was done by putting the food into the mouth discreetly behind the face-covering veil. I wasn't in ...