The Westin Jeddah
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Night Dive
... 8217;t be living to freely as I did last. And besides I’m back working after a month.
We swilled good beer, danced all night and had an all around great time. The next day I tactfully slept until 4 pm so that I would not have to endure a painful hangover. Up and then at it again for another night. I arrived home at 2am on Saturday morning and was back in the classroom at 7am that same morning. It wasn’t as big a struggle as I had anticipated. ...
Saudi Arabia
... and almost slip on all of the puddles on the floor. At the time of prayer the airport lounge transforms briefly into a Mosque. The majority of the passengers are doing the prostrations toward Mecca. Prayers follow. We tried to make sure that we were out of everyone’s way during this time.
Our plane has painted the slogan „God bless you“ on it. After the usual safety instructions before takeoff they also show ...
Hurry up and wait... and wait
... that I raise my missed flight count to two).
Malaysia, airport A to airport B: 0.5 hours… three times
Thankfully I have plenty of time so when I followed my hangover on to the wrong bus that took me to a nearby hotel instead of the other airport, I had ample time to catch the same route back in reverse and then find the correct bus to my destination. I’m so tired and sleep is gained in five minute intervals where ever they can be ...
Decisions That Make You Sweat
... br> Bucharest, Romania
Wish me luck in the deep sprawl of London in the not so distant future. I hope I have to make some big decisions there. The ones that make you seat.
At the start of November I’m going to Bangladesh with the LA Woman and My Favorite Kiwi in Saudi to stay with another wonderful Kiwi we taught with last year here in Saudi. I’ll be spending Christmas and New Years also with the LA Woman and My Favorite Kiwi ...
My first month
... and relax over dinner with friends was a wonderful experience. The dive boat was another such experience, and it was one of the stand out days here so far. Snorkelling in the Red Sea around reefs that aren't even named and knowing that these reefs are some of the most beautiful and untouched in the world only added to the enjoyment. The scenery under the water was truly amazing, and since the Red Sea has such a high salt content you ...