tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post8140082126389658143..comments2024-03-29T09:13:15.326+03:00Comments on SUSIE of ARABIA: The Road to MadinahSusie of Arabiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13315336613944665651noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-16924951413411265122008-12-26T00:42:00.000+03:002008-12-26T00:42:00.000+03:00Great colours in that second shot.Great colours in that second shot.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-84169523752948467802008-12-23T00:06:00.000+03:002008-12-23T00:06:00.000+03:00Hi Sabaa - What a nice compliment! You made my da...Hi Sabaa - <BR/>What a nice compliment! You made my day! Thanks so much.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hi Umm Hasan - <BR/>So glad you are finding my blog useful in contemplating your possible move!<BR/><BR/>Hi Terri - <BR/>Great to hear from you - thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Happy Holidays to you too!<BR/><BR/>Hi Always - <BR/>I wasn't expecting to see those baboons either! We stayed in the car with the windows rolled up and so did everyone else who stopped. Animals like that are strong and can be unpredictable.<BR/><BR/>Hi Mo - <BR/>It was so nice of you to stop by and comment. Thank yo for the words of encouragement.Susie of Arabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315336613944665651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-64004996092423105312008-12-22T22:04:00.000+03:002008-12-22T22:04:00.000+03:00Great post. Am very interested in the life of a wo...Great post. Am very interested in the life of a woman in a culture where feminism can only exist behind a veil. Keep up the wonderful tales of your adventuresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-36855326171609069372008-12-21T22:12:00.000+03:002008-12-21T22:12:00.000+03:00Never would have thought baboons could survive in ...Never would have thought baboons could survive in the desert.Was it safe to take pictures?I know when we visit the smoky mountains there are warnings about the brown bears.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132844193136348896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-85877888157416716352008-12-21T00:33:00.000+03:002008-12-21T00:33:00.000+03:00Hi Susie! Thanks so much for sharing your experie...Hi Susie! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences in Saudi! You write so well and keep it interesting. I enjoy reading your blogs! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season/Merry Christmas! Terri from ArizonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-50503877425851183602008-12-20T16:58:00.000+03:002008-12-20T16:58:00.000+03:00hi Susy, i love this blog and yet another great po...hi Susy, i love this blog and yet another great post, i love the pictures of the baboons, and camels... looking forward to our posssible move to Jeddah this coming year..<BR/><BR/>take care<BR/>Umm HasanUmm Hasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293609941762610547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-24553157798707538342008-12-20T09:28:00.000+03:002008-12-20T09:28:00.000+03:00Hi Susie,I am an expat living here in Jeddah and I...Hi Susie,<BR/><BR/>I am an expat living here in Jeddah and I've been reading your blog for a long while now. I just wanted to stop by to say hi and to congratulate you on the great job you're doing informing people about the city and the culture.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/>Take care,<BR/>SabaaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-52884712761703690932008-12-19T17:25:00.000+03:002008-12-19T17:25:00.000+03:00Hi Alette - Welcome to my blog!Hi Yoli - Thanks, a...Hi Alette - Welcome to my blog!<BR/><BR/>Hi Yoli - Thanks, and Happy Holidays to you too.<BR/><BR/>Hi CoolRed - Luckily I didn't need the restroom along the way - but I have heard all the horror stories about how totally disgusting the restrooms are. Although we stopped at mosques fro prayer, I stayed in the car.<BR/><BR/>Hi Gutsy - Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Glad to hear you found it interesting.Susie of Arabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315336613944665651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-37256361291183305622008-12-19T08:15:00.000+03:002008-12-19T08:15:00.000+03:00I was shocked to see bus after bus, and the empty ...I was shocked to see bus after bus, and the empty roads and baboons. What a mixture. Thanks for the photos.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-63026835504381306832008-12-19T05:19:00.000+03:002008-12-19T05:19:00.000+03:00Hey Susy...dont know about you but when I went to ...Hey Susy...dont know about you but when I went to Umrah a few years back...most of the small mosques we stopped at (a bus load of pilgrims) had some of the most disgusting bathrooms I have ever had the misfortune of really needing to use. We are talking...smell it from out in the parking lot bad...along with human waste everywhere... used personal hygiene products and just general trash. I couldnt believe the state of Beit Allah..or Gods House...and it wasnt just one or two...but everyone of them along the road from Bahrain to Mecca. I cant imagine there isnt some authority or something that ensures mosques are taken care of and kept clean and useable. That was such a blight on the Saudi image in my opinion. <BR/><BR/>Just warning to future pilgrims...I suggest you bring something to ensure you have a clean place to take care of business...and some shots to keep you healthy....ugh!Coolred38https://www.blogger.com/profile/07502256532402473484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-91135905083826447412008-12-19T03:36:00.000+03:002008-12-19T03:36:00.000+03:00Lovely pictures and information. Take good care Su...Lovely pictures and information. Take good care Susy, wishing you a happy holiday season.Yolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068063513978782703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569425364802315563.post-8167112261113602782008-12-18T23:05:00.000+03:002008-12-18T23:05:00.000+03:00The color of the mountains and your trip is fun to...The color of the mountains and your trip is fun to follow!Have fun as I see you do.Greetings from a northerner!Alettesiriane https://www.blogger.com/profile/11281469317636896685noreply@blogger.com