A Full Abaya Day

Full Abaya Day

My abaya is now a part of me – it does cover a lot – but it is also hot.

The embroidery is quite pretty. Glad I don’t have to wear one every day.

Love that contrast –
McDonalds and a minaret.

Girls in a training center are preparing for professions in Aramco. They are already employees. Need a few more skills. When I asked to take their picture, some covered their heads and faces while others combed their hair.

The school library was SO much fun. I even stood behind the circulation desk while the librarian was out. She refused to be photographed.

Same old rules- no matter where you go.

Our men decided to buy gutras and thobes so that they would match us.

Now you can’t tell the Saudis from our men. Their conclusion tonight was that it was more trouble than it was worth. Wish we could say the same about our abayas.

Dinner at a place called Heritage Commons was served while sitting on the ground. The food was delicious (as always). The knees did not appreciate the sit.

Tomorrow we go camel riding in the desert! Then we fly to Jeddah- on the west coast. Maybe I’ll have better email over there.