tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post5465547712763807320..comments2024-03-23T02:00:27.106+03:00Comments on SUSIE of ARABIA: Tour of Al-BaladSusie of Arabiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13315336613944665651noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-82009968033918278972010-03-11T05:26:16.434+03:002010-03-11T05:26:16.434+03:00I really enjoyed this tour, and the wondeful photo...I really enjoyed this tour, and the wondeful photos. I like the new (dual-blog purpose) watermark too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-22134999875165860802010-03-10T21:01:42.585+03:002010-03-10T21:01:42.585+03:00Also - one small tidbit about this area of Jeddah ...Also - one small tidbit about this area of Jeddah - it is believed that EVE was buried here - hence the meaning of Jeddah - GrandmotherWagmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982978139654719639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-5839784152357962242010-03-10T21:01:42.584+03:002010-03-10T21:01:42.584+03:00I am so jealous! I will have to look up this tour ...I am so jealous! I will have to look up this tour the next time I come to Jeddah - This is my favorite part of Jeddah - their is an essense there that I never felt anywhere else before - Susie - did you get a chance to learn how old those building are - especially the really old ones in the heart of the street markets- you mentioned a few hundred years - is it like 200 or 400 - I was curious to learn when they are built my guess is 18th century - am I right?Wagmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982978139654719639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-88998959772973198662010-03-09T08:10:54.777+03:002010-03-09T08:10:54.777+03:00The photos are amazing! I love the rustic look in ...The photos are amazing! I love the rustic look in your third picture and the narrations that came with every photo. Thank you so much for sharing these! :)Hajar Alwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080749465091091832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-63854462854772912802010-03-08T11:55:41.397+03:002010-03-08T11:55:41.397+03:00Thanks for supplying me with a word for one of my ...Thanks for supplying me with a word for one of my favorite architectural details: these rawasheen are gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-42784796225728069672010-03-07T21:00:58.130+03:002010-03-07T21:00:58.130+03:00Fantastic pictures, Susie! I enjoyed the tour very...Fantastic pictures, Susie! I enjoyed the tour very much.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469878511196407233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-69177502260122917332010-03-05T21:45:34.336+03:002010-03-05T21:45:34.336+03:00I had the great pleasure of touring the area a cou...I had the great pleasure of touring the area a couple weeks ago with my good friend and host Abdullah, who grew up in Jeddah. One thing both Abdullah and I wondered about architecturally is the method of stone and wood beam construction on many buildings. It appears that the wood beams are interlaced (for want of a better term) horizontally, much like builders used mortar. But there's no evidence of mortar and the extremely heavy stone blocks weigh down on the beams, supporting several stories above.<br /><br />Does anyone know what the design principle for this is? Is it a method of allowing for building "settling" over time perhaps? <br /><br />In the meantime, I hope I can get my $500 back from the folks who tried to embezzle your e-mail account. (Just kidding...I only sent them 50 SR.)Veeds of Arabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609079024522754584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-65213789091658417422010-03-05T07:53:47.947+03:002010-03-05T07:53:47.947+03:00With the earthquakes lately, I fear for those in A...With the earthquakes lately, I fear for those in Al- Balad who live in the very old, poorly constructed buildings.<br /><br />Similar to Iran, any large earthquake will be devastating to human lives.<br /><br />~Another AnonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-58932307265845280272010-03-05T03:17:47.253+03:002010-03-05T03:17:47.253+03:00Oh Susie!,I wish I could have been there.Thank you...Oh Susie!,I wish I could have been there.Thank you so much for sharing.The rooftop sunset and call to prayer sound almost other worldly.<br />How very lucky you are.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132844193136348896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-72048491287769644292010-03-04T22:52:49.429+03:002010-03-04T22:52:49.429+03:00Beautiful pictures and interesting narration. Tha...Beautiful pictures and interesting narration. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. I am curious though as to rather this was a mixed group of men and women. It sounds like your tour leader was a man. Having read on your site before about the strict separation of the sexes in KSA I'm wondering how this group was structured. <br />MBHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-19700161264199014372010-03-04T21:29:18.153+03:002010-03-04T21:29:18.153+03:00Thankyou for a small look into this old city.I rea...Thankyou for a small look into this old city.I really liked the outdoor attachments.If only I were an arabian male I would love to explore your city and its waysAlettesiriane https://www.blogger.com/profile/11281469317636896685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-77270491778244593752010-03-04T11:27:37.920+03:002010-03-04T11:27:37.920+03:00I thoroughly enjoyed the visit. It reminded me of...I thoroughly enjoyed the visit. It reminded me of the slide shows hosted and narrated by visitors to my local scout group when I was a kid. Made me feel as though for a short time I was actually there. Your slide show on the Photobucket link is a must see part of this “Susie’s Day Out”JAWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527140425501814055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-10769082921275928292010-03-04T09:03:29.275+03:002010-03-04T09:03:29.275+03:00Beautiful pics! Amazing :-)Beautiful pics! Amazing :-)Angel Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448714419764794219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-12833657709599725232010-03-04T06:33:28.894+03:002010-03-04T06:33:28.894+03:00What a fabulous tour! I love the beautiful wood o...What a fabulous tour! I love the beautiful wood over the windows.Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.com