Tujjar Jeddah 2 - HDR
Originally uploaded by Ageel
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Incredible home-cooked meal at the Zaidanis, Riyadh - dates!
Incredible home-cooked meal at the Zaidanis, Riyadh - dates!
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Plump, gooey, sweet dates - a product of Saudi Arabia (yes, there is more than oil).
Incredible home-cooked meal at the Zaidanis, Riyadh - coffee + dates
Incredible home-cooked meal at the Zaidanis, Riyadh - coffee + dates
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
It is common in the Arab world to serve Arabic coffee with dates upon arriving at your host's house.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Kabsa rice being served - camping style
Kapsa rice being served - camping style
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
During the picnic, the kabsa was served on the ground (on top of a carpet, then plastic, then tin foil) after which we ate "con mucho gusto" with our right hands (as per tradition).
Saudi Life Hack - #8 - 02.08.09
When in the desert with no soap, use sand to rip the grit off of your hands (washing off with water).
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Farouqe making kapsa
Farouqe making kapsa
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
We went to the Deriya Park on the outskirts of Riyadh on Friday. It was an excellent day. We spent 10 hours there cooking, hiking, drinking coffee, etc.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
1st beer in 8 weeks - Almaza Beer - Beirut, Lebanon
1st beer in 8 weeks - Almaza Beer - Beirut, Lebanon
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
After several weeks working in Saudi Arabia, it was a distinct pleasure to enjoy a local, Lebanese beer, Almaza when in Beirut.
Alameen Mosque, downtown Beirut
Alameen Mosque, downtown Beirut
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
This beautiful, new mosque in downtown Beirut complements the other new development areas and cathedrals and churches there.
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