In July before we returned to the US, M.E. and I visited my cousin in Konstanz, Germany, see post at this link. From Konstanz we drove to Saalbach – Hinterglemm in Austria about a 5 hour drive through the heart…
Oman – Muscat – Al Bustan Palace
ME and I traveled to Oman for a long weekend. The flight originated in Bahrain leaving at 9PM and we arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman at 11:35PM, a 1-1/2 hour flight with a one hour time change. The…
I’m Back
ME and I returned to KSA last Saturday 7th June. We did a world wind trip to the US. Arriving in Philly on the 14th May, we flew the next day to St Petersburg Florida to attend Meredith’s graduation from…
Update and Qatar
Update Hello and sorry for the delay in posting to the blog. ME and I returned to Bryn Mawr in mid March. ME had meetings in Saginaw while I stayed home to be with my parents and to deal with…
Dubai part 2
Tourism is an important part of the government’s strategy in maintaining the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. Besides shopping, Dubai has undertaking large scale construction projects and have built incredible sporting and entertainment venues. As of 2010 Dubai…
Dubai part 1
Last month we celebrated ME’s birthday by going to Dubai for the weekend. After making the arrangements, I googled Dubai to find out where to go and what to do. I was blown away by the bigger than life attractions.“Dubai…
Newark, Frankfurt, Dammam
How we got to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is not the easiest place to get to. It is not a tourist destination, most people flying here are on a business trip or are one…