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Butterfly in the oasis in the desert
Life in Yanbu and back home
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Estays
07:35 AM April 08, 2014
07:35 AM April 08, 2014
very interesting.Thank u.
Alex Ingram
17:07 PM April 09, 2014
17:07 PM April 09, 2014
Excellent blog about American experience first hand with Saudi culture. Writer accurately conveys many of the simple things Americans have, that are greatly complicated in every day Saudi Society. She also takes time to write about life in the compound, which is a big part of the ex-pat life. A great read for someone "before" they embark on a move to the Kingdom.
Casey Nash
19:31 PM May 29, 2014
19:31 PM May 29, 2014
Hello, and thank you. I had some questions about traveling to Jeddah as an American if you had the time. My friend and I already have flights for June 12. Thanks again.
