https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/08/08/august-8th-2015-ive-been-here-just-over-a-year-now/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3078.jpgIMG_3078All hands meeting at the office for the Buildings Group.2015-08-14T16:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/06/29/time-sure-flies-when-youre-having-fun/2015-06-29T08:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/04/14/so-many-little-life-lessons-to-be-learned-here/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2036.jpgIMG_2036The kitchen....https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2034.jpgIMG_2034The culprit window is just above this....https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2033.jpgIMG_2033Pushed the dirt with the dust mop so you could see how much there was....https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2032.jpgIMG_2032Dirt on and in my espresso machine!!2015-06-09T05:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/03/21/how-ive-been-spending-some-hours-on-my-weekends-for-a-couple-weeks/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1054.jpgIMG_1054This was my '97 but now it belongs to a very grateful friend. Hated to see her ride it away but it's in a better place!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0669.jpgIMG_0669https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1976.jpgIMG_1976I had to have Tareq model it for me. He's another architect at work.....I think he thinks I'm really weird! But he's a great sport.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1974.jpgIMG_1974https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1972.jpgIMG_1972https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1980.jpgIMG_1980https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1991.jpgIMG_1991https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1629.jpgIMG_1629Shark!!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1628.jpgIMG_1628The amazing aquarium at the Dubai Mall. I'm sure you've all seen the tunnel!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1621.jpgIMG_1621More Christmas cheer at the airport.2015-04-15T02:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/03/21/just-when-i-thought-id-seen-pretty-much-all-there-was-to-see-here/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2007.jpgIMG_2007https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2011.jpgIMG_2011https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2008.jpgIMG_20082015-03-25T15:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/01/17/and-it-continues-with-the-car/2015-01-17T14:23:03+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/01/10/just-when-you-think-you-have-it-figured-out/2015-01-10T19:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2015/01/10/happy-2015/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1618.jpgIMG_1618My favorite of the 2 baths in my new place. I don't ever use the one that's part of my bedroom suite! This one is so much nicer! https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0134.jpgIMG_0134The view from my new living room! Not too shabby huh?! I'm on the 19th floor.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1584.jpgIMG_1584This is Fontana Tower....my new home in Bahrain.2015-02-06T05:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/11/26/an-interesting-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-kingdom/2014-12-01T14:31:55+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/11/23/some-thoughts-and-observations-on-working-here-in-the-kingdom/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1451.jpgIMG_1451Granite pavers for the sidewalk......only here! This too is at the Corniche.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1433.jpgIMG_1433It was a beautiful morning at the Corniche.....again!2014-11-23T01:58:45+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/11/07/another-week-down-only-90-to-go/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1417.jpgIMG_1417https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1416.jpgIMG_1416High tech bathtub!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1140.jpgIMG_1140This is about the same view on a normal day..https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0094.jpgIMG_0094During lunch the day of the dust/sand storm!2014-11-07T15:17:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/11/01/its-been-a-long-time-since-my-last-entry/2014-11-05T20:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/09/27/this-one-is-for-my-architect-friends/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1122.jpgIMG_1122This is a shower in my apartment.....I still think it's the smallest shower I've ever seen!! What you can't see in this photos is the faucet.....one would almost have to be sitting on it to take a shower!!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1083.jpgIMG_1083https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1081.jpgIMG_1081https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1080.jpgIMG_1080This is a "bidet" style toilet it just happens to be basically a "hole-in-the-floor!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1079.jpgIMG_1079The following is a series of different types of toilets and toilet type devices in the hotel I staying in originally when I got here. I think this is for foot washing prior to prayer.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1225.jpgIMG_1225https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1224.jpgIMG_1224I really didn't think you could buy these anymore!! I almost bought a bunch but then had to admit that I'd never use them.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1205.jpgIMG_1205https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1202.jpgIMG_1202There are lots of little "details" that never seem to get completed or resolved.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1211.jpgIMG_1211This is one of the stair treads in an Exit stair at the office....it's been on the "snag list", known here is the "punch list", since before the building was opened! The level of finish is high but the follow-through not so much!2014-09-29T16:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/09/23/some-random-thoughts/2014-10-07T12:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/09/11/hard-to-believe-ive-now-been-here-for-6-weeks/2014-09-15T22:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/30/last-night-i-cooked-again/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1222.jpgIMG_1222Success.....it's camel stew!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1218.jpgIMG_1218My camel meat!!2014-09-04T10:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/09/03/more-about-the-driving-here/2014-09-29T00:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/29/its-been-another-week/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1158.jpgIMG_1158https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1157.jpgIMG_1157My new car! Not the upper end model but hey, who can complain?? It's paid for and costs me nothing to use for the 2 years that I'm here. I even pay an East Indian guy to wash it 3 times a week. He does this for SAR100/month. That's $26.67 USD or $2.22/wash! Wouldn't it be great to get that kind of service in the States?!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1172.jpgIMG_1172Looking Northeast.... Basically into the desert beyond the city.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1171.jpgIMG_1171Looking pretty much due North.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1170.jpgIMG_1170First of three photos looking North out of the window on my floor at the office. Kind of a panorama series.... The Gulf is on the far right in this picture.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1140.jpgIMG_1140This is the Jacobs ZATE building. We have the entire space except for the car dealership on the street level in front. It's a very nice building but it was designed for apartments not office space. There is a pool on the roof - empty though and they are going to fill it in and make an outdoor lounge/lunch room. I'd rather they fill the pool with water and let us use it!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1212.jpgIMG_1212I had to take a picture of this mural. This is in the Hardee's across the street from the office where I work. Just a little reminder of home!!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1198.jpgIMG_1198On my way to work this week. Looks like I'm taking this selfie in a mirror doesn't it? It's the elevator door in the apartment building! They keep things very shinny here! snacks in the plastic bag....https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1206.jpgIMG_1206Fire alarm evacuation #2....heading to the assembly location. Most of us just stood in the shade of the building until they told us we could go back.2014-08-29T08:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/22/thoughts-and-observations-on-the-subject-of-food/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1137.jpgIMG_1137Tang! Haven't seen this since I was a kid! Apparently it now comes in 2 flavors!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1190.jpgIMG_1190So there really is something pigeons are good for!! Not that I'm too anxious to try them.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1189.jpgIMG_1189No respect for the Easter Bunny here!!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1188.jpgIMG_1188Look closely....Quail....tastes like chicken!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1187.jpgIMG_1187Just a portion of the fresh fish.....https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1186.jpgIMG_1186Quail eggs....now, really, what do you do with these?! These things are tiny! I almost bought them just to try.2014-08-29T22:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/17/nothing-in-particular/2014-08-17T20:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/16/an-adventure-in-driving/2014-08-17T20:26:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/15/photos-of-my-apartment-in-al-khobar/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1133.jpgIMG_1133My "closet" in the bedroom. Good thing I didn't bring anything close to all my clothing!!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1135.jpgIMG_1135The courtyard and pool area. This is looking out of my living room and bedroom windows. I even have a small deck but it's still over 100 degrees every day so too hot to hang out.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1119.jpgIMG_1119Best of all....my own washer/dryer!! This is living! Now I just need to find a dry cleaner so I can get my shirts done.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1128.jpgIMG_1128My bedroomhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1127.jpgIMG_1127The refer and freezer are in the cabinet! Cool huh?!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1125.jpgIMG_1125A very modern mini-kitchenhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1136.jpgIMG_1136Looking through my new apartment toward the entry. The bedroom is on the right.2014-09-21T15:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/13/monday-august-11-2014-2/2014-08-13T20:48:26+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/10/moved-to-jeddah-for-a-couple-of-days/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0063.jpgIMG_0063Just another beach photo....I'll bet you never thought this is what you can find in Saudi!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0060.jpgIMG_0060The beach! Pretty nice huh?!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0059.jpgIMG_0059Area where the restaurant is located.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0058.jpgIMG_0058The pathway through the resort.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0068.jpgIMG_0068My "room" in Jeddahhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1084.jpgIMG_1084This is the office that Mike and I shared in Jeddah. He is on the left, I'm on the right. Space is at a premium!2014-08-13T01:40:09+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/09/day-2-time-to-go-to-work/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1077.jpgIMG_1077Pool....that I'll probably never get to use.https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0048.jpgIMG_0048Best bathroom I've ever used!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1066.jpgIMG_1066No one ever spells my name right!https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0049.jpgIMG_0049Hotel lobbyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1073.jpgIMG_1073Male gym at the hotelhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1067.jpgIMG_1067Hotel room is very nicehttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1078.jpgIMG_1078Typical breakfast.2014-08-10T23:07:11+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/2014/08/09/august-1-2014-it-begins/https://davidadventureinsaudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1070.jpgIMG_1070Sunrise over the Persian Gulf2014-08-09T09:27:36+00:00monthlyhttps://davidadventureinsaudi.com/about/2014-08-09T07:22:36+00:00weekly0.6https://davidadventureinsaudi.comdaily1.02015-08-14T16:12:56+00:00